Mechanical Engineer
$85k - $125kApproach Venture
Job Description
Job Description
Mechanical Engineer – Build Next-Generation Hardware at an Advanced Manufacturing Startup!
Los Angeles, CA | On-Site
Opportunity Summary
A rapidly growing deep-tech startup is redefining how advanced computing hardware is designed, manufactured, and scaled. Operating at the intersection of precision engineering, physics, and high-volume production, this team is building complex electro-mechanical systems that push performance limits while remaining manufacturable at scale. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in developing highly integrated hardware products from early concepts through production ramp. You’ll design everything from micro-scale features to large tooling systems, collaborate closely with electrical, optical, firmware, and process engineers, and directly influence how next-generation hardware moves from prototype to factory floor. If you enjoy solving complex physical problems and seeing your designs manufactured in real time, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-moving startup environment.
About Us
We are a venture-backed technology company building advanced hardware platforms that combine precision mechanics, high-speed electronics, and cutting-edge manufacturing processes. Our team is focused on scaling breakthrough hardware systems that will power the next wave of computing and data infrastructure. By owning both product design and in-house manufacturing, we move quickly, iterate aggressively, and bring complex technology to market faster than traditional hardware companies.
Job Duties
- Design mechanical components and assemblies from initial requirements through supplier production and manufacturing ramp
- Develop parts across a wide range of scales, from micro-feature components to large structural hardware and tooling
- Perform structural and thermal analysis to validate performance and reliability
- Partner closely with electrical, firmware, optical, and process engineering teams to deliver tightly integrated systems
- Create fixtures, interfaces, and tooling to support high-throughput manufacturing operations
- Support design for manufacturability, assembly optimization, and continuous production improvements
- Translate first-principles engineering concepts into practical, scalable hardware solutions
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- CAD proficiency with hands-on project experience
- Strong foundation in mechanical fundamentals and first-principles problem solving
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment
Preferred Experience
- Experience with structural, thermal, or multiphysics analysis tools (ANSYS Mechanical, Icepak, Fluent, or similar)
- 3+ years of direct experience in a mechanical engineering role supporting product development or manufacturing
- Exposure to electro-mechanical systems, precision hardware, or advanced manufacturing environments
- Experience designing for production, tooling, or high-rate assembly lines
Why Join Us
- Work directly on breakthrough hardware products from concept through production
- Hands-on ownership in a fast-moving startup environment
- Opportunity to influence both product design and manufacturing strategy
- Collaborate with a highly technical, multidisciplinary engineering team
- Real impact on next-generation computing and hardware infrastructure
Compensation Details
$85,000 - $125,000
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