Mechanical Engineer

Pilgrim; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and prototype advanced hardware systems. The role involves working in CAD, prototyping components, and collaborating with engineering teams to integrate mechanics into complex systems. Experience in microfluidics, CNC machining, and thermal management is highly desirable. This position offers opportunities for hands-on engagement in real-world environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical design and prototyping skills.
• Comfortable designing and deploying advanced hardware systems.
• Experience with microfluidic systems and MIL-STD design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop compact ruggedized subsystems in CAD.
• Prototype components using various manufacturing techniques.
• Develop and integrate microfluidic and airflow subsystems.
• Design mechanical assemblies for electromechanical integration.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles and conduct validation testing.
• Collaborate with engineers for integrated complex assemblies.
• Travel for live demonstrations and prototype stress-testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

CNC machining

3D printing

Thermal management

Job description

What we're looking for?

We need a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a strong portfolio demonstrating applied mechanical design and prototyping skills. You should be comfortable designing, developing, and deploying advanced hardware systems in a fast-paced, real-world environment, and have a track record of transforming mission needs into functional prototypes. Bonus points if you have experience with microfluidic systems, MIL-STD design, or thermal management.

What you'll do:

• Design and develop compact, ruggedized subsystems, housings, and rigs in CAD, ensuring reliability under shock, vibration, and environmental conditions.
• Prototype components using CNC machining, 3D printing, vacuum/pressure forming, laser cutting, and general metalworking.
• Develop and integrate microfluidic and airflow subsystems, including manifolds, channels, valves, pumps, and sealing solutions.
• Design and implement mechanical assemblies such as gear trains, linkages, and actuation rigs to support electromechanical integration.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles, tolerance analysis, and validation testing to ensure designs scale efficiently from prototype to production.
• Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to integrate mechanics and fluidics into complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Travel to conduct live demonstrations, stress-test prototypes in field conditions, and capture direct operator feedback, refining systems through iterative, hands-on engagement.