Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Redwood City, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 120 - 150
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mechanical Engineer
Full-time On-site Redwood City CA
About the Role
Were looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in mechanical design prototyping and real-world system integration.
Youll be responsible for transforming mission-driven requirements into functional ruggedized prototypes that perform under demanding conditions.
This is an opportunity to join a high-impact engineering team developing advanced hardware systems at the intersection of mechanics fluidics and electronics built for reliability precision and field performance.
What Youll Do
- Design & Develop: Create compact ruggedized subsystems housings and rigs in CAD optimized for reliability under shock vibration and environmental stress.
- Prototype & Fabricate: Rapidly prototype components using CNC machining 3D printing vacuum/pressure forming laser cutting and other fabrication methods.
- Integrate Fluidic Systems: Design and assemble microfluidic and airflow subsystems including manifolds channels valves pumps and sealing interfaces.
- Build Mechanical Assemblies: Develop linkages actuation rigs and gear trains that interface seamlessly with electromechanical and thermal systems.
- Engineer for Production: Apply DFM/DFA principles tolerance analysis and validation testing to ensure designs scale efficiently from prototype to production.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with electrical and systems engineers to integrate mechanical thermal and fluidic elements into cohesive assemblies.
- Test & Iterate: Travel for live demonstrations field testing and stress validation capturing operator feedback to refine designs through rapid iteration.
Who You Are
- Proven experience in mechanical design prototyping and fabrication.
- Proficient in CAD/CAM tools (Fusion 360 SolidWorks) and familiar with fabrication processes such as CNC machining 3D printing and vacuum forming.
- Hands-on experience with microfluidic systems thermal management or MIL-STD ruggedized design is a plus.
- Strong practical understanding of materials science mechanical tolerancing and environmental design.
- Thrive in fast-paced hands-on engineering environments where iteration and testing drive progress.
Tech Stack
- CAD/CAM: Fusion 360 SolidWorks
- Fabrication: CNC machining (Tormach PathPilot) 3D printing (FDM/SLA) vacuum/pressure forming laser cutting
- Systems: Microfluidics (SMA/solenoid valves peristaltic & piezoelectric pumps IDEX-style connectors) CFD analysis
- Materials: PEEK PTFE composites aluminum alloys stainless steels
Work Environment
- Location: On-site in Redwood City CA
- Schedule: Full-time in-person collaboration required
- Culture: Small mission-focused team that values craftsmanship speed and end-to-end ownership
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $120K$150K
- Equity: Significant ownership stake
- Benefits: Comprehensive coverage flexible PTO and opportunities to work on cutting-edge real-world engineering challenges
Ready to take the next step
Apply now or email Jenn at to learn more.
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
