Mechanical Engineer

Future Ventures; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambrosia Energy in Austin, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and build custom testing equipment for battery components. You will lead mechanical design and thermal system development, collaborating with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to create robust, scalable test rigs. Qualifications include a B.S.

in mechanical engineering and at least one year of professional experience. Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or ProE) and ability to read drawings and GD&T

Qualifications

• Design and development experience in mechanical engineering for testing equipment.
• Proven ability to design mechanical systems and thermal components.
• Ability to read drawings and write GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, build and implementation of custom equipment for testing battery components.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop integrated test systems.
• Support production and engineering leadership to meet performance and reliability goals.
• Solve complex problems with speed and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal system design

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software: SolidWorks/NX/CATIA/ProE

Job description

Ambrosia Energy is on a mission to make solar + battery systems the fastest-to-deploy and most cost-effective energy source in the US and beyond. As global energy demand surges—driven by the rapid rise of data centers, electric vehicles, and future in-home robotics—the world stands at a critical energy inflection point. To meet this challenge, we need innovative, scalable power sources. Our engineering-led team, with expertise in designing and deploying satellite constellations (Swarm, Starlink Mobile), is now focused on energy on Earth. We're developing affordable, clean energy solutions with new battery storage systems. United by strong team camaraderie, we prioritize speed, rapid iteration, vertical integration, and a test-like-you-fly approach. We're committed to making an impact on the future of energy.

We are designing and developing a distributed battery storage system to pair with solar panels that are quick and easy to install. The system is simple, robust, reliable, and easy to manufacture at scale. The system will include highly efficient DC-DC conversion, solar MPPT, power distribution, no moving parts, and efficient cable management to make everything plug and play in the field.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, build, and implementation of custom equipment for testing battery components. This includes mechanical design, thermal system design.

• Work with a cross-discipline team including electrical, mechanical, controls and software engineers to develop integrated test systems.

• Collaborate with production personnel, engineering teams, and leadership to advance the factory as required to meet rate, development and reliability goals.

• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline.

• At least 1 year of professional mechanical engineering experience following completion of your degree.

Preferred Skills or Experience

• Experience with CAD software design package (e.g. Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or ProE).

• Experience with custom machine design; electromechanical systems, motors, lifting/rigging, etc.

• Experience with manufacturing process development, facility/line layouts and common inspection methods.

• Experience with production tooling or product design in either prototype or high-volume environments.

• Experience designing mechanisms, welded structures and mass efficient structures.

• Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in creating drawings.

• Familiarity with mechanical engineering concepts, ability to read drawings.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The company is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.