Principal Mechanical Design Engineer | Aerospace Robotics | Austin, TX | Onsite

🚨 Principal Mechanical Design Engineer | Aerospace Robotics

📍 Austin, TX (On-Site)

💰 $155K–$235K Base + equity

🔒 Confidential Search

⚠️ Read This First

❌ Not remote

❌ Not a lab-only role

❌ Not for junior / early-career engineers (although happy to consider for other roles)

👉 This is real-world robotics deployed in aerospace environments

🤖 The Role

We’re hiring a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to act as the technical backbone of the team.

You’ll Partner Closely With Engineering Leadership To

• 🧠 Provide technical direction + design feedback
• 🛠 Own complex mechanical systems (concept → production)
• 👨🏫 Mentor junior + senior engineers
• 🤝 Interface with customers on real engineering challenges

🔧 What You’ll Work On

• ✈️ Aerospace robotics systems
• 🦾 End-effectors / end-of-arm tooling
• 🏗 Tooling + fixturing
• ⚙️ Automation hardware (actuators, motion systems, assemblies)
• 📐 Design reviews, problem-solving, system optimization

🧠 What You Need

• 10+ years in mechanical engineering
• 🎓 Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• ✈️ 6+ years in aerospace automation
• 🏗 6+ years in aerospace tooling/fixturing
• 💻 Strong CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• 📏 Deep GD&T + DFM/DFA expertise
• 🤖 Robotics/automation system experience
• Must be able to get clearance

🔥 Big Plus

• 🦾 End-effector design experience
• 📊 FEA / simulation
• 🧩 CATIA or PDM systems
• 📦 BOM creation + production documentation
• 🚀 Startup / build-mode experience

🧬 The Right Personality

This one matters.

✅ Willing to teach and mentor

✅ Explains concepts clearly

✅ Collaborative, not ego-driven

❌ “I know everything” attitude = won’t work here

🏢 Environment

• 🏢 Austin
• ⏰ Flexible start: 7–9 AM
• 🔩 Hands-on, build-focused culture

🚀 Why It’s Interesting

• Real systems → not theoretical work
• High ownership + visibility
• Direct impact on engineering direction
• Work with a team actively building and scaling

⚠️ Non-Negotiables

📍 Must be in Austin or relocate quickly (1–2 months)

🛠 Must have real industry experience (not academic-only)

📩 Interested?

Apply or message directly.

🔒 All inquiries are confidential