Principal Mechanical Architect – Robotic Systems Lead

Aescape; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellness days

Job summary

Aescape is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical domain, owning the master model and driving system-level integration across the robot. You will guide design, prototyping, cost reduction, and validation, partnering with contract manufacturers and suppliers to deliver production-ready hardware.

This on-site role in NYC, with travel to the greater Boston area, requires 10+ years in robotics or related fields, expert SolidWorks/FEA skills, and a track record of owning

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for human-interaction or safety-relevant products
• Experience owning mechanical architecture and system-level integration
• Expert in CAD, FEA, kinematics, dynamics, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
• Manufacturing knowledge across sheet metal, welding, casting, CNC, molding, and assembly with contract manufacturers
• Track record of cost-down initiatives and should-cost modeling
• Hands-on prototyping, instrumentation, testing, and lab/fab floor work
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration with Electrical, Firmware, and Controls engineers
• Strong technical leadership through reviews, guidance, and mentoring
• Pragmatic decision-making with limited data and ability to set design direction
• High standard for craftsmanship in machine look, feel, and sound
• Open to NYC on-site or Boston-area with travel to NYC

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical architecture and system-level integration across actuators, drivetrain, structure, and mechanisms
• Lead design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of subsystems
• Set CAD standards, perform CAD reviews, and mentor mechanical engineers
• Identify cost drivers and drive manufacturability, tooling, and fixture optimization
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers through EVT to mass production
• Partner with Electrical, Firmware, and Controls on motor selection and sensing
• Contribute to the technology roadmap for actuation, transmissions, and structure
• Travel as needed for supplier engagements and CM coordination

Skills

Mechanical architecture

System-level ownership

CAD & analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Cost engineering

Hands-on builder

Cross-disciplinary fluency

Technical leadership

Pragmatic judgment

Craftsmanship & taste

Adaptability

Open to NYC/Boston

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

Aescape is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical domain, owning the master model and driving system-level integration across the robot. You will guide design, prototyping, cost reduction, and validation, partnering with contract manufacturers and suppliers to deliver production-ready hardware.

This on-site role in NYC, with travel to the greater Boston area, requires 10+ years in robotics or related fields, expert SolidWorks/FEA skills, and a track record of owning