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Senior Mechatronics Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, implement, and test complex electro-mechanical systems for aerial and multi-domain robotic systems (e.g., unmanned fighter jets, cruise missiles) and Lattice for Mission Autonomy.

Role type

Senior Mechatronics Engineer (Robotics & Defense Systems)

Builds

Aerial robotic systems, multi-domain robotic systems, and Lattice for Mission Autonomy software platform

Domain

Defense technology, robotics, autonomous systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechatronics design, PCB design (ECAD), Mechanical design for loads/stress, Hands-on prototyping, Controls/actuation, Robotics, Motor/servo drive systems, Microcontrollers, Power conversion, System integration, Engineering first principles

Preferred skills

Bare metal microcontroller design, Rugged environment design, Device tree development, Electro-Mechanical/Electrical design, Circuit characterization, Wireless communication protocols, Microcontroller wired communication protocols, Electrical engineering tools

Technologies

Altium, KiCAD, BLDC, Brushed motor controllers, USB, MIPI CSI2, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, UART, RS232, RS422, RS485, Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, Electronic loads, Multimeters

Responsibilities

Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts, Identify and manage early vendor relationships, Perform trade studies and physics-based analysis, Design and test complex electro-mechanical systems, Lead design reviews and execute hardware test plans, Build prototypes and transition projects to production, Support critical hardware demonstrations, Travel to test sites

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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