Mechanical Engineer
About this role
Paradigm Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical systems of our harsh-environment robotics. You’ll join a lean engineering team responsible for electro-mechanical assemblies that operate in high-temperature, corrosive, and water-heavy environments, delivering precision and reliability at scale. Your work will directly influence the robustness and performance of our autonomous systems.
What youll do
- Own complex systems through all stages of product maturity.
- Design innovative solutions, producing 3D CAD models and proof-of-concepts.
- Drive rapid concept validation and key learnings, building test platforms when faster.
- Conduct analyses to ensure designs meet strength, reliability, and assembly requirements.
- Lead and participate in design reviews and issue triages with cross-disciplinary engineers.
- Generate assembly layouts and detailed drawings using GD&T concepts.
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure parts are well-produced.
- Develop and execute testing plans and perform root cause analysis on failures.
- Design and build jigs, test fixtures, and tools when required.
- Assemble systems to test performance, integration, and robot manufacturing.
- Document design justifications, analyses, test results, and recommendations.
- Communicate with users to clarify requirements and guide feature direction.
What Paradigm Robotics is looking for
- Solid engineering fundamentals and a strong educational background.
- Proven track record of leading, building, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems with ownership and decisive problem-solving.
- Experience building robots.
- Ability to own end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through production and field deployment.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams.
- Proficiency with CAD tools and finite element analysis (SolidWorks and ANSYS) for mechanical design.
- Experience designing mechanical systems for high-temperature, corrosive, or water-heavy environments.
- Experience with prototyping and hardware testing in lab or manufacturing environments.
Company at a glance
Paradigm Robotics, an Austin-based early-stage startup, builds rugged, scalable robots that provide situational awareness in hazardous environments for firefighting, emergency response, public safety, oil and gas, defense, and industry; it won the 2024 SXSW Pitch and Innovation Award.
What happens next
Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.
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