Mechanical Systems Engineer

Iwa Robotics builds advanced autonomous systems. We're hiring a Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead the design and integration of propulsion subsystems for our platforms.

What You'll Do

Design and integrate complete propulsion subsystems from primary power source through mechanical output

Own mechanical packaging, mounting, and structural integration of powertrain components

Design supporting subsystems including fuel handling, thermal management, and vibration isolation

Develop test plans and run bench validation, endurance testing, and characterization campaigns

Partner with electrical and controls engineers on cross-domain subsystem behavior

Drive component selection, vendor engagement, and design-for-manufacture decisions

Support system bring-up, integration debugging, and field validation

What We're Looking For

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

2+ years designing and integrating propulsion or powertrain subsystems in a hardware product environment

Hands-on experience with internal combustion engines and/or electric powertrains

Strong mechanical design fundamentals — CAD, GD&T, structural analysis, vibration

Experience running test campaigns with real instrumentation and interpreting the data

Comfort in a fast-moving hardware startup — you'll own outcomes end-to-end, not hand off drawings

Track record of shipping hardware to production or sustained field use

Bonus

Experience across multiple powertrain architectures (ICE, electric, hybrid)

CFD or FEA experience for thermal and structural work

Background bringing new powertrain designs from concept through field validation

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)