Senior Mechatronics Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and integrate automated manufacturing equipment and tooling to support the production of reusable space vehicles and systems.
Role type
Senior Mechatronics Engineer (Manufacturing Automation)
Builds
Custom automation equipment, robotic end-of-arm tools, material handling systems, and manufacturing process infrastructure for spaceflight hardware.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD with GD&T, control systems, robotics, automated industrial equipment, process simplification, root cause analysis, project management, vendor management, system integration, prototyping, feasibility studies.
Preferred skills
ANSYS/FEA simulation, PLC/CNC/Robot programming, Python/C/C++/MATLAB, electrical drawings interpretation, process control systems (welding, machining, vision), industrial automation solutions.
Technologies
CAD, ANSYS, PLC, CNC, Robot controllers, Python, C/C++, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Mechanical design and hardware development using 3D CAD; create and review mechanical drawings; oversee project lifecycle from requirements to commissioning; develop hardware design and process flow for automated equipment; design custom automation equipment including robotic tools and safety enclosures; provide production support and perform root cause analysis; manage vendors and suppliers; integrate mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic components; conduct feasibility studies and prototyping; work with cross-functional teams to meet system requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC