Lead Mechatronics Engineer

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and test complex electro-mechanical systems including optical systems, batteries, and sensors.
• Perform trade studies and physics-based analysis to solve "blue-sky" engineering problems.
• Build hardware prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful designs into production.
• Manage vendor relationships and conduct market research for component selection and integration.
• Lead design reviews and execute comprehensive hardware test plans.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers at various test sites.
• Evaluate engineering concepts across multiple fields using first principles physics.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of Mechatronics or Robotics design experience.
• Experience in PCB design using ECAD tools like Altium or KiCAD.
• Experience in mechanical design for loads, stress, mounting, and attachment fabrication.
• Hands-on prototyping skills including soldering, board assembly, and harnessing.
• Experience with controls, actuation, robotics, and motor/servo drive systems.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, power conversion, and system integration.
• Ability to read and manipulate schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• BS, MS, or PhD in an engineering field, or equivalent work experience.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience in bare metal microcontroller design from schematic to bringup (preferred).
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills (preferred).
• Familiarity with designing for rugged environments (preferred).
• Experience in developing various electronics hardware products such as UGVs or optical systems (preferred).
• Practical experience with electrical engineering tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters (preferred).