Senior Mechatronics Engineer

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and test complex electro-mechanical systems including optical systems, batteries, and sensors.
• Build hardware prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
• Perform trade studies and physics-based analysis to solve complex engineering problems.
• Lead design reviews, define hardware test plans, and execute testing at various sites.
• Execute rapid evaluations of engineering concepts across a wide range of technical fields.
• Manage early vendor relationships and identify industry partners for project requirements.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
• Conduct internal and external market research and technical comparisons.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of Mechatronics or Robotics design experience.
• BS, MS, or PhD in an engineering field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in PCB design and any ECAD (Altium, KiCAD, etc).
• Experience in mechanical design for loads, stress, mounting, and attachment fabrication.
• Hands-on prototyping experience including soldering, board assembly, and harnessing.
• Experience with controls/actuation, robotics, and motor/servo drive systems.
• Ability to read and manipulate schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.