Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager - Hands-On Hardware

Bulwark Dynamics; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Autonomy to build hardware

Job summary

Bulwark Dynamics in the Bay Area, CA, is seeking a mid to senior level Mechanical Engineer to own structural assemblies, actuation mechanisms, and integration of electro-mechanical subsystems for our 15-ft and 35–50-ft prototype vessels. This full-time, hybrid role reports to the CTO and leads a small team.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years in vehicle dynamics, robotics, UAVs, or high-performance machinery, plus hands-on fabrication and SolidWorks expertise.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 6+ years in vehicle dynamics, robotics, UAVs, or high-performance mechanical systems.
• SolidWorks expertise; GD&T, DFM, and structural analysis proficiency.
• Hands-on fabrication and rapid prototyping experience.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: design, fabricate, and own structural components and actuation subsystems for 15-ft and 35-ft vessels.
• Rapid CAD-to-Reality using SolidWorks; source materials and perform fit checks.
• Hands-on machining, metalwork, composites, and rapid prototyping.
• Field deployment and cross-functional troubleshooting during rugged deployments.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Robotics

High-performance systems

Project ownership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFM

Machining

Job description

Bulwark Dynamics in the Bay Area, CA, is seeking a mid to senior level Mechanical Engineer to own structural assemblies, actuation mechanisms, and integration of electro-mechanical subsystems for our 15-ft and 35–50-ft prototype vessels. This full-time, hybrid role reports to the CTO and leads a small team.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years in vehicle dynamics, robotics, UAVs, or high-performance machinery, plus hands-on fabrication and SolidWorks expertise.