Prototype Hardware Engineer — Bio-Defense Systems

Pilgrim; Redwood City, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim, based in Redwood City, seeks a Prototyping Engineer to build, modify and test hardware for our ARGUS platform. You will design parts in SolidWorks, fabricate components, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and fluidic systems to accelerate prototype-to-product timelines.

You’ll work with engineers and scientists to turn test results into practical improvements, documenting findings to speed up future builds and iterations.

Qualifications

• Portfolio or project examples showing your personal contribution to hardware.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks, including creating parts and assemblies and interpreting mechanical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, hand tools, and at least one fabrication method, such as 3D printing or machining.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and use tools such as calipers and multimeters to inspect and test hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own prototype builds and test fixtures, planning the work and identifying parts, tools, and input needed.
• Design parts and assemblies in SolidWorks from sketches and requirements.
• Fabricate, modify, and fit components using 3D printing, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Assemble and integrate mechanical components, electronics, sensors, actuators, and fluidics into working hardware.
• Build test setups and run bench tests, investigating failures with measurements and observations.
• Propose and implement design and build improvements based on test results.
• Document designs, parts, assembly steps, and test results for reproducibility.

Skills

Portfolio or projects

SolidWorks

Hand tools & fabrication

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Tools

Calipers

Multimeters

3D printing

Job description

Pilgrim, based in Redwood City, seeks a Prototyping Engineer to build, modify and test hardware for our ARGUS platform. You will design parts in SolidWorks, fabricate components, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and fluidic systems to accelerate prototype-to-product timelines.

You’ll work with engineers and scientists to turn test results into practical improvements, documenting findings to speed up future builds and iterations.