Mechanical Engineer — Rugged Subsystems for Field Deployment

Pilgrimlabs; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrimlabs in California seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own subsystems from concept through production. You will design, prototype, test, and iterate across CAD models, fixtures, and assemblies, coordinating with vendors and field operators to deploy rugged systems.

Apply DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and run mechanical tests to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability while moving designs toward robust production.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or related discipline (e.g., Materials, Biomedical, Electrical).
• Portfolio of independent projects demonstrating applied mechanical design and prototyping skills (required).
• Experience with CNC milling/lathe, additive manufacturing, vacuum forming, laser cutting and fabrication tools.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks to produce parts, assemblies, drawings, and manufacturable designs.

Responsibilities

• Design compact, ruggedized subsystems, housings, fixtures, test rigs, and mechanical assemblies in CAD with attention to shock, vibration, and manufacturability.
• Prototype components using CNC machining, 3D printing, laser cutting, and general shop tools.
• Develop and integrate fluidic subsystems including manifolds, channels, valves, pumps, fittings, and seals.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles, tolerance analysis, and plan/run tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Work with vendors to source parts, review fabrication options, resolve design issues, and improve cost/lead time.
• Run live demonstrations, field testing, and operator feedback sessions, then iterate designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Materials intuition

DFM/DFA sensibility

Rapid iteration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC machining

3D printing

Laser cutting

Job description

Pilgrimlabs in California seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own subsystems from concept through production. You will design, prototype, test, and iterate across CAD models, fixtures, and assemblies, coordinating with vendors and field operators to deploy rugged systems.

Apply DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and run mechanical tests to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability while moving designs toward robust production.