Mechanical Design Engineer
About the Role
Our client is building technically sophisticated, easy‑to‑use consumer hardware that ships directly to customers worldwide. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll own complex consumer hardware from early concept through high‑volume production and public launch—while also helping design the factories that manufacture it.
This role blends product design, manufacturing engineering, and automation, offering hands‑on ownership and real‑world impact at scale.
What You’ll Do
- Own consumer satellite internet hardware from concept development through high‑volume production and launch
- Lead creative, cross‑functional design efforts, collaborating with electrical, software, manufacturing, and operations teams
- Develop and refine design criteria, requirements, and system‑level optimizations
- Design, test, and iterate products to ensure high reliability, performance, and durability across all environments
- Design and develop production lines and automation, including:
- Robot end‑effector design
- Process and tooling development
- Control system concepts and automation support
- Optimize production systems for high throughput, yield, quality, and reliability
- Drive efficient end‑to‑end product lifecycles, balancing cost, complexity, manufacturability, and quality
- Partner closely with supply chain, manufacturing, and operations teams to scale in‑house production
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another engineering discipline
- Experience using CAD and FEA tools
- 1+ year of professional experience in mechanical or electromechanical:
- Design
- Analysis
- Testing
- Manufacturing
- (Internship experience counts)
Nice‑to‑Have Skills & Experience
- Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field
- 3+ years of mechanical design and analysis experience
- 2+ years leading or owning hands‑on projects involving complex mechanical systems
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
- Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from concept through high‑volume production ramp
- Experience designing for manufacturability and scalability
- Exposure to production machinery or industrial equipment
Why This Role
- Full end‑to‑end ownership of real consumer hardware shipped globally
- Opportunity to influence both product design and factory automation
- Work on high‑impact, high‑volume systems with visible customer outcomes
- Collaborative, fast‑paced engineering culture with room to grow technically and professionally
Compensation:
$75,000 to $93,500 per year annual salary. [If client has provided an exact salary, then
no need to use a range; also, if the client has provided an hourly rate, then use same hourly
language from the Contract/Contract-to-Hire section above.]
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role include: [description should be provided by the client since this is
for a perm position- they will not receive IG benefits. If client does not provide it upon our request,
we can insert something generic like "Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare
insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law."]