Mechanical Engineer II

Wilder Systems; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Wilder Systems in Seattle seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our design team, collaborating with senior engineers on challenging mechanical design tasks—electromechanical assemblies for drilling, probing, and filling aerospace holes. You will design, analyze, and document parts, generate manufacturing drawings, support procurement and production, and apply GD&T and DFx techniques.

4+ years in mechanical engineering and aerospace robotics are required; SolidWorks expertise is essential; travel

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Hands-on aerospace robotics or automation experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD software and part drawing generation.
• Knowledge of GD&T and design for manufacturing techniques.
• Strong familiarity with metals fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and statements of work to clearly define problems and objectives.
• Provide feedback with practical design approaches through real world applications and examples.
• Generate calculations and matrices to support design decisions (free body diagrams, load/life-cycle, trade studies).
• Lead design and development of products to TRL suitable for production or research environments.
• Produce part and assembly drawings for machine shops and integrators.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace robotics experience

Sheet metal fabrication

Finite element analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

CATIA

PDM software

Job description

Wilder Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Seattle design strike team, working alongside senior engineers on our toughest mechanical design challenges — including designing multi-position electromechanical assemblies for drilling, probing, and filling aerospace holes. Specific tasks include system design, detailed mechanical design and analysis, manufacturing drawing creation, procurement, and production support across all levels of the company.

The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals in mechanical design, enjoys challenging problems, and comes in with hands-on aerospace robotics experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and statement of works to clearly define problems and objectives to work against
• Provide feedback with practical design approaches through real world applications and examples
• Generate calculations and matrices to support design decisions -free body diagrams, mechanical load and life cycle, and trade studies of decisions
• Lead design and development of products and tools to a technical readiness level to deploy in a production or research environment
• Conduct all design duties using computer aided design software

Manufacturing Support

• Generate part and assembly drawings for machine shops and integrators to fabricate
• Generate work orders for Wilder Systems technicians to assemble designed products and tools
• Provide quality assurance and assembly support for the technicians

Documentation

• Develop documents covering part drawings, bill of materials, work instructions, maintenance, and functionality of product
• Provide diagrams and information to support design reviews and product proposals

Required Experience

• 4 or more years of professional experience in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Prior hands-on experience in aerospace robotics or automation
• Highly proficient use of Solidworks CAD software
• Part drawing generation and attention to detail
• Knowledge of GD&T and Design for Manufacturing Techniques
• Strong familiarity with metals fabrication
• Intermediate level of basic machinery design - includes design process, engineering mechanics and materials, failure prevention, and characteristics of the principal types of mechanical elements

Preferred Experience

• Automation and robotic work experience
• Finite Element Analysis
• Background knowledge of CATIA
• Product Data Management Software
• Generating Bills of Material
• Experience designing multi-position electromechanical assemblies for drilling, probing, or filling operations; familiarity with linear rails, actuators, or closed-loop position sensing a plus

About Wilder Systems

Wilder Systems designs, manufactures, and installs robotic systems for industrial manufacturing applications in the aerospace industry. Our tools are used in direct manufacturing and maintenance of aerospace structures, operating as a growing global fleet on factory floors and flight lines worldwide. We have a dynamic, talented, and collaborative engineering team and want those who are energized by solving our customers' toughest problems.

Compensation

$105000-$150,000 Base

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
• Strong communication, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
• Both self-motivated and work well under general supervision
• Works well in high pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and with customers
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Travel:

• Up to 25%