Flight-Hardware Mechanical Design Engineer - Equity

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Houston, TX to own full product development from concept to flight-ready hardware.

You will design, prototype, test, iterate, and ship hardware that performs in mission-critical environments, collaborating with electrical, thermal, and systems engineers. The role demands hands-on experience and a strong background in high-reliability hardware.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in hardware product development.
• Strong 3D CAD capability with SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
• Proven hands-on ability to prototype, assemble, instrument, and test designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of high-performance components and assemblies.
• Build and prototype concepts using in-house tools and experimental setups.
• Execute testing (thermal, vibration, structural, performance) and drive design iteration.
• Develop mechanical architectures for power systems, battery modules, enclosures, packaging, and thermal structures.
• Own the full engineering lifecycle from requirements to release.
• Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineers on integrated hardware.
• Support flight hardware development and qualification.
• Contribute to rapid development cycles with test–iterate–test.

Skills

5+ years hardware experience

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo/NX)

Hands-on prototyping

DFM/DFA knowledge

Power systems / battery modules

Tools

SolidWorks / Creo / NX

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Houston, TX to own full product development from concept to flight-ready hardware.

You will design, prototype, test, iterate, and ship hardware that performs in mission-critical environments, collaborating with electrical, thermal, and systems engineers. The role demands hands-on experience and a strong background in high-reliability hardware.