Mechanical Design Engineer, High-Performance Hardware

Selby Jennings; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for high-performance computing platforms and specialized trading infrastructure in Austin, TX. You will build CAD models and production drawings for enclosures, fixtures, and subsystems, and perform thermal and structural analyses to optimize performance.

You will prototype, test, and refine hardware designs, collaborating with electrical, firmware, and infrastructure teams, and creating thorough technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years designing mechanical systems using CAD tools.
• Experience with thermal management for electronics.
• Proven ability from concept to prototyping to production.
• Hands-on fabrication and prototyping methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for high-performance computing platforms and specialized trading infrastructure.
• Build detailed CAD models and production drawings for assemblies, enclosures, fixtures, and other mechanical subsystems.
• Conduct engineering analyses, including thermal simulations, structural evaluations, and system-level tradeoff studies.
• Prototype, test, and refine hardware designs through hands-on validation and integration.
• Translate concepts into manufacturable solutions while optimizing for performance, reliability, and serviceability.
• Partner with external vendors and contract manufacturers to support fabrication, assembly, and production.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and test setups to enhance assembly, testing, and validation processes.
• Assist with prototype builds, system bring-up, and troubleshooting during deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, firmware, and infrastructure) to integrate mechanical designs into complete systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Provide design input to improve manufacturability, scalability, and operational performance.

Skills

CAD design

Thermal management

Prototyping

DFM

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Selby Jennings seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for high-performance computing platforms and specialized trading infrastructure in Austin, TX. You will build CAD models and production drawings for enclosures, fixtures, and subsystems, and perform thermal and structural analyses to optimize performance.

You will prototype, test, and refine hardware designs, collaborating with electrical, firmware, and infrastructure teams, and creating thorough technical