Mechanical Design Engineer

Gamma Reality Inc.; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and stock options

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A tech company focused on multi-sensor data fusion is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop multi-sensor systems for 3D radiation mapping. The position emphasizes collaboration and impact, requiring strong experience in mechanical design and a mindset for continuous learning. The role offers competitive salary, stock options, and opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical CAD experience with Solidworks.
• Proven design and testing experience to meet industry-standard environmental and reliability ratings.
• Experience designing and shipping a product.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware for multisensor systems that integrate custom electronics.
• Build rugged systems for 3D mapping in nuclear/radiological environments.
• Conceptualize, prototype and maintain modular component designs & documentation.

Skills

Mechanical CAD experience with Solidworks

Design and testing experience for mission-critical hardware

Integrating sensors

Growth & continuous learning mindset

Education

B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

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About GRI

At Gamma Reality Inc., our mission is to harness the power of multi-sensor data fusion to make meaningful impacts in the world through continuous technological innovation and deployment, putting cutting-edge technologies in the hands of people who will use it for impactful missions. GRI’s commercial technologies are being deployed around the world for applications including nuclear power safety and decommissioning, emergency response, homeland security, defense, international safeguards and more.

Gamma Reality Inc. (GRI) provides real-time, mobile, 3D hazard mapping capabilities deployable in handheld mode, on unmanned robotic platforms (UAV/UGV) and on vehicles, to enable safer, more efficient, and dynamic missions. Our core technologies in 3D radiation mapping and multi-sensor data fusion are born out of over a decade of R&D conducted at a national laboratory, and GRI continues to develop and deploy innovative new technologies with our extensive experience in radiation detection and nuclear engineering, computer vision, robotics, and custom electronics and multi-sensor system development.

Join our growing team of innovators and scientist-entrepreneurs to create and deploy game-changing new technologies for impactful missions.

To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer at GRI, you will work with a team to develop novel, multi-sensor systems for real-time, 3D radiation mapping. You will provide mechanical engineering expertise in design of new products, refining existing designs, meeting thermal/mechanical design requirements and maintaining documentation. This role will support GRI demonstrations to end-customers. GRI is looking for candidates with a continuous improvement mindset, seeking impact in emerging markets, and able to work independently and collaboratively with team members from different technical backgrounds.

Role and Responsibilities

• Design hardware for multisensor systems that integrate custom electronics
• Build rugged systems for 3D mapping in nuclear/radiological environments
• Conceptualize, prototype and maintain modular component designs & documentation
• Identify and select materials & components appropriate for robust prototype production
• Optimize thermal management of electronic and computer units in handheld, UAS/UGV, and vehicle-mounted systems
• Create and manage designs, specifically for robustness, and facilitate field testing

Required qualifications

• Growth & continuous learning mindset
• 5+ years of mechanical CAD experience with Solidworks
• Proven design and testing experience to meet industry-standard environmental and reliability ratings (e.g., MIL-STD, Ingress Protection) for mission-critical hardware
• Experience designing and shipping a product
• Experience integrating sensors, such as cameras, LiDARs, GPS, etc.
• B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering or related field

Bonus Skills and Experience

• Experience with programming, including Python and C++
• Experience with radiation detection or a willingness and interest to learn
• Experience with robotics design

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and stock options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with a mission-driven team
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• GRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job and Company Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

GRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.