Principal Mechanical Engineer

Wilder Systems Robots; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Wilder Systems Robots in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer responsible for turning design requirements into viable products. You will lead engineering strategy and mentor engineers while driving R&D efforts in robotics for aerospace.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong mechanical design skills, and a willingness to travel occasionally. Compensation ranges from $155,000 to $200,000 with benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and have an expert understanding of control systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence the company's engineering strategy.
• Define and communicate the company's technical vision.
• Mentor and train senior and junior engineers.
• Drive research and development efforts.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mentorship

Robotics for aerospace

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or similar field

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

Product Data Management Software

Job description

Wilder Systems is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to be responsible for turning design requirements into viable products. Specific tasks include R&D design, mentoring engineers, defining design strategies, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, enjoys mentorship, and brings experience in robotics for aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and influence the company's engineering strategy, aligning it with long-term business goals.
• Technical Vision: Define and communicate the company's technical vision, guiding the direction of advanced projects and R&D efforts.
• Mentorship and Training: Mentor and train senior and junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Innovation and Research: Drive research and development efforts, exploring cutting‑edge technologies and methodologies to maintain the company's competitive edge.
• Technical Governance: Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes.
• Project Ownership: Assume responsibility for delivering high quality products critical to business success.
• Required Guidance: Serve as a critical source of guidance and expertise for the engineering team, actively contributing to knowledge sharing, and providing direction on complex technical challenges.
• Customer Support: Responsible for customer relationships, interact with customers to solicit directional information, investigate new technical challenges and work with customers around new initiatives.

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
• Willingness to lead and mentor junior engineers
• 10 or more years of professional experience in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Strong communication, organizational, time management, leadership, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and have an expert understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems
• Works well in high pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and in front of customers
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Able to travel occasionally.

Required Experience

• Working knowledge of best practices for tooling fixture design
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
• Part drawing generation and attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in GD&T and Design for Manufacturing techniques
• Demonstrated experience mentoring design teams
• Expert level of basic machinery design – includes design process, engineering mechanics and materials, failure prevention, and characteristics of the principal types of mechanical elements
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing and assembly best practices

Preferred Experience

• 6+ years of experience working directly with aerospace automation
• 6+ years of experience designing aerospace tooling
• Broad knowledge of automation hardware (drive trains, actuators, guides, etc.)
• Automation and robotic work experience
• Finite Element Analysis
• Background knowledge of CATIA
• Product Data Management Software
• Generating Bills of Material

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. We have a dynamic, talented, and collaborative engineering team and want those who are energized by solving our customers’ toughest problems.

Compensation

$155,000-$200,000 Base

Benefits

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

Schedule

8-hour shift with an expectation of overtime when required.