Electro-Mechanical Engineer, R&D
Core
Design, implement, and test complex electro-mechanical systems for early-stage R&D prototypes, including mechanical structures, batteries, actuators, and power systems.
Role type
Senior IC electro-mechanical engineer (R&D)
Builds
Early-stage prototypes of complex defense systems (mechanical structures, batteries, mechanisms, actuators, motors, PCBAs, sensors, payloads)
Domain
Defense technology / Electro-mechanical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical and electrical design, CAD, PCB design, ECAD tools, physics-based analysis, trade studies, system ownership, hardware test planning, prototyping, failure analysis
Preferred skills
NX and Teamcenter PLM, machining/composites/sheet metal/injection molding, electrical testing tools, power systems/battery management, microcontroller design, firmware development, wired communication protocols
Technologies
Altium, KiCAD, NX, Teamcenter, Arduino, STMicro, TI, NXP, USB, MIPI CSI2, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, UART, RS232, RS422, RS485
Responsibilities
Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts; Identify and manage early vendor relationships; Perform trade studies and physics-based analysis; Design, implement, and test complex electro-mechanical systems; Lead design reviews and execute hardware test plans; Build and test prototypes and analyze failures; Support critical hardware demonstrations; Travel to test sites and demos
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC