Mechanical Engineering Manager

Green Key Resources; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking a hands-on technical leader to guide a Mechanical Engineering team in Austin, TX. You will drive system-level decisions across structural, thermal, motion-control, and manufacturing disciplines for mission-critical defense products.

You will lead execution from concept to deployment, balance risk and speed, and collaborate with product and operations to align with company objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional engineering experience.
• 2+ years in an engineering leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong experience designing electromechanical systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense hardware.
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop engineers.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Mechanical Engineering team with a focus on accountability and technical excellence.
• Provide technical leadership and review electromechanical design decisions across multiple domains.
• Oversee mechanical testing, validation, and qualification activities to meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Own engineering execution from concept through deployment with clear priorities and milestones.
• Balance schedule, scope, and technical risk to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and leadership to align efforts with company objectives.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, design reviews, and documentation standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mechanical engineering

Electromechanical systems

Project management

Communication

Robotics/ autonomous systems

Defense hardware

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This is a hands-on technical leadership role that combines engineering expertise with strong people leadership, execution, and communication skills.

You will help drive mechanical architecture decisions, guide system-level integration, and oversee the development and delivery of complex, mission-critical defense products across structural, thermal, motion-control, and manufacturing disciplines.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Mechanical Engineering team while fostering a high-performance, engineering-first culture centered on accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and review complex electromechanical design decisions across structural, thermal, motion-control, and manufacturing domains.
• Oversee mechanical testing, validation, and qualification activities to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and operational requirements.
• Own engineering execution from concept through deployment, establishing priorities, timelines, and milestones in partnership with company leadership.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope while effectively balancing technical risk, quality, and development speed.
• Partner closely with product, operations, and leadership to align mechanical engineering efforts with broader company objectives.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, design reviews, and documentation standards that support rapid development and long-term product maintainability.
• Provide technical guidance and remove engineering obstacles to keep complex programs moving forward.

What You'll Need

• 7+ years of professional engineering experience, including 2+ years in an engineering leadership or management role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong experience designing electromechanical systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or complex defense hardware.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and develop engineers across varying levels of experience.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance development speed, product quality, and technical risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You’ll Stand Out

• Previous experience working with defense systems, robotics, autonomous platforms, or safety-critical products.
• Deep technical expertise in precision mechanisms, motion systems, thermal management, ruggedized hardware, or high-performance electromechanical products.
• Experience building, developing, or scaling engineering teams within a fast-paced startup environment.