Mechanical Engineer

Stealth Startup; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Startup in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and build large-scale industrial manufacturing equipment from the ground up. This hands-on role involves moving between CAD and the shop floor to drive tangible results.

You will own design-to-manufacture handoffs, generate detailed drawings and BOMs, and collaborate with machinists and electrical/controls engineers. The position offers growth as the mechanical engineering function scales in a fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a hands-on, build-oriented environment.
• Experience taking a mechanical design from concept through fabrication and assembly.
• Comfortable working with machinists and build technicians on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and assemblies for large-scale industrial manufacturing equipment, from concept through production-ready builds.
• Generate detailed part drawings, work orders, and BOMs to hand off to fabrication and build technicians.
• Work directly with build technicians on the shop floor to guide assembly, troubleshoot fit/function issues, and iterate in real time.
• Own the design-to-manufacture handoff process, ensuring designs are buildable and repeatable.
• Collaborate with electrical and controls engineers to integrate mechanical systems into complete machine builds.
• Help establish mechanical engineering standards, processes, and team culture as the function grows.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Startup mindset

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are a venture-backed manufacturing startup building the most advanced automated production facilities in the United States. We are on a mission to make American manufacturing economically viable — through intelligent machinery, automation, and a relentless focus on execution. We are early, we are moving fast, and we are looking for exceptional people who want to build something that matters.

Role Summary

We're hiring a Mechanical Engineer — someone who will help design and build large-scale industrial manufacturing equipment from the ground up and, over time, grow into leading the mechanical engineering function. This is a hands-on, ownership-heavy role for someone who moves comfortably between CAD and the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and assemblies for large-scale industrial manufacturing equipment, from concept through production-ready builds
• Generate detailed part drawings, work orders, and BOMs to hand off to fabrication and build technicians
• Work directly alongside build technicians on the shop floor to guide assembly, troubleshoot fit/function issues, and iterate in real time
• Own the design-to-manufacture handoff process, ensuring designs are buildable, documented, and repeatable
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical and controls engineers — including remote teammates — to integrate mechanical systems into complete machine builds
• Help establish mechanical engineering standards, processes, and team culture as the function grows

Preferred Experience

• 6+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a hands-on, build-oriented environment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) and generation of manufacturing drawings and work orders
• Demonstrated experience taking a mechanical design from concept through fabrication and assembly
• Comfortable working directly with machinists and build technicians on the shop floor
• Familiarity with large-scale or heavy industrial equipment design
• Effective communicator and collaborator in a distributed team environment — comfortable with async communication and remote-first workflows
• Flexible with schedule and hours; thrives in a startup environment where priorities shift and urgency is real

Nice to Have

• Experience at an early-stage hard tech or deep tech startup
• Prior experience on a small team where you wore multiple hats
• Exposure to high-speed rotating machinery or precision mechanical systems
• Any prior team lead or mentorship experience

Additional

• Willingness to travel as needed for vendor visits, factory acceptance testing, and on-site equipment commissioning
• Comfort with a startup pace — this role demands flexibility, self-direction, and a bias toward getting things done over waiting for perfect conditions

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.