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Lead Design Engineer

Austin, Texas, United States · On-site

Senior

Fathoms is a defense technology company building Brilliant Machines™. We believe that our in-person work environment is a cornerstone of our success, and have teams in Austin, Texas; Cody, Wyoming; and Washington, D.C. W…

Skills: CAD Modeling, Product Prototyping, Gearbox Design, Machine Detailing, Industrial Automation

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Lead Design Engineer

FATHOM5

Austin, Texas, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 55d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Lead Design Engineer will lead the design, prototyping, and testing of disruptive gearbox prototypes and industrial automation solutions. This includes performing CAD modeling, procuring components, and collaborating with software and electrical teams to integrate new technologies into actuators.

Requirements

Candidates must have a B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil) and 5-10 years of experience in an engineering environment. Proven innovation in custom machinery or gearbox design and proficiency with CAD and shop assembly tools are required.

Full job description

Fathoms is a defense technology company building Brilliant Machines™. We believe that our in-person work environment is a cornerstone of our success, and have teams in Austin, Texas; Cody, Wyoming; and Washington, D.C. We are looking for a curious, creative, and mission-driven Lead Design Engineer with a technical foundation who is naturally fascinated by the challenges and detail work in enabling industrial automation. This role requires a hands-on engineer able and willing to personally perform design tasks from CAD to prototype assembly to laboratory testing. This position will be instrumental in developing disruptive gearbox prototypes.   

\nThe Fathom5 Lead Design Engineer will:
  • Assist senior engineers with CAD modeling, product prototyping, and testing
  • Design, Procure, and/or print  machine components including prime movers, instruments, controls, and machined/printed parts
  • Support the Fathom5 engineering team in the design of novel industrial automation solutions
  • Prepare and organize documentation of key product decisions and design changes
  • Work with software and electrical engineering teams to integrate new technologies into our  Tesar Actuators
  • Translate client desires into tangible deliverables
  • Test products for functionality
  • Assemble hardware according to design specifications and ensure on-time delivery of Fathom5 Tesar Power Actuators
  • Contribute to Company development meetings, on-cadence stand-up, and demo days
  • Learn the Fathom5 product line and make product improvement recommendations
  • Collaborate with team members to help merge the physical assembly, hardware integration and software integration of our product lines
The Fathom5 Lead Design Engineer position requires:
  • Design knowledge – Working knowledge of machine detailing and design.
  • Proven Innovation – Listed Inventor on US Patent, Completed Professional or Personal custom machinery project, prior primary design authority for a novel gearbox, or experience in an R&D Engineering group.
  • Proficiency with design tools – Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools
  • Proficiency with shop/assembly tools – Knowledge of hand and power tools used to assemble machines in a prototype shop and the ability to use those tools to deliver quality prototypes.
  • Clear and effective communication – Written and oral communication skills sufficient to explain and document technical findings in an articulate manner.
  • Quick learning – The ability and desire to quickly learn new technology.
  • Team-first mentality – The ability and desire to work in a team environment.
  • Startup Stamina – Fathom5 is changing the world at the intersection of industrial systems and advanced software. Sometimes changing the world requires long hours, standing for full days at events, and medical clearance for building and testing actuator prototypes as well as occasional travel in support of our customers.

Ultimately, a successful Lead Design Engineer provides valuable support to the design team while continually improving their engineering knowledge and skills.

The Fathom5 Lead Design Engineer is an intermediate position and will have these credentials:
  • B.S. from an accredited four-year university in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil)
  • 5-10 years of experience in an engineering environment
  • Capable of executing gearbox design from operating requirements
Preferred knowledge and experience:
  • Design of control systems including PID feedback loops.
  • Specification and selection of electrical motors for actuation
  • Instrumentation of actuators for data acquisition and control
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At Fathom5, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant and resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Fathom5 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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About FATHOM5

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Brilliant Machines

Industry
Software Development
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
LinkedIn followers
3,043

Fathom5 is an Austin-based industrial technology company. We build the Operating System for the next generation of industrial technologies. Our supply chains, manufacturing base, and critical infrastructure lag far beyond what our world needs in security, capability, and adaptability. We're here to fix that. We secure the digital future with DevOps to the edge pipelines, cyberphysical testbeds, industry 4.0 solutions, and digital services that help our customers thrive in the cyberphysical reality.

Offices: 8906 Wall Street, Suite 103, Austin, Texas 78754, US

Industrial Control SystemsDEVOPSCybersecurityAdvanced ManufacturingIndustry 4.0Data ScienceNetwork Securityand CloudData IntegrationElectronics
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About FATHOM5

LinkedInVisit site

Brilliant Machines

Industry
Software Development
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
LinkedIn followers
3,043

Fathom5 is an Austin-based industrial technology company. We build the Operating System for the next generation of industrial technologies. Our supply chains, manufacturing base, and critical infrastructure lag far beyond what our world needs in security, capability, and adaptability. We're here to fix that. We secure the digital future with DevOps to the edge pipelines, cyberphysical testbeds, industry 4.0 solutions, and digital services that help our customers thrive in the cyberphysical reality.

Offices: 8906 Wall Street, Suite 103, Austin, Texas 78754, US

Industrial Control SystemsDEVOPSCybersecurityAdvanced ManufacturingIndustry 4.0Data ScienceNetwork Securityand CloudData IntegrationElectronics
View all jobs at FATHOM5

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