Mechanical Engineer - Robotics

On-site Direct Hire Immediate search — by Career Staffing Talent (CST) CST has been retained on a confidential search for a Mechanical Engineer to join an aerospace robotics pioneer transforming autonomous manufacturing through high-rate, "lights-out" robotic factory platforms. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with a senior design strike team solving high-stakes mechanical problems—engineering precision electromechanical assemblies deployed on live aerospace factory floors and flight lines, not slideware. Why This Role Is Different Rapid Engineering Compounding: Small strike team, senior peers, and high-complexity design cycles where a 4–8 year engineer accelerates technical ownership faster than in a siloed Tier-1 prime. Deployed Production Hardware: Real hardware shipping globally to automate aerospace aerostructures; you will see your CAD drawings convert to metal and revenue. Full-Lifecycle Scope: Complete ownership from initial SOW and requirements through SolidWorks CAD, mechanical load calculations, BOM management, prototyping, testing, and production handoff. What You Will Own Product & Mechanical Design Translate customer SOWs and technical requirements into rigorous design objectives and functional prototypes. Drive design decisions using first-principles calculations: free-body diagrams, mechanical load analysis, lifecycle simulations, and trade studies. Take platforms and end-effectors from concept through prototyping to high Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) for factory deployment. Execute all primary 3D modeling and assembly design in SolidWorks. Prototyping, Testing & Optimization Lead hands-on rapid prototyping, bench testing, and real-world electromechanical validation. Optimize systems for Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA), targeting structural cost efficiency and assembly speed. Perform FEA and dynamic simulations to benchmark and improve platform reliability and load efficiency metrics. Cross-Disciplinary Integration & Manufacturing Support Collaborate directly with electrical and robotics software engineers to integrate closed-loop sensing, actuators, linear rails, and multi-axis mechanisms. Generate high-precision part and assembly drawings with strict GD&T standards for CNC machine shops and sheet metal fabricators. Issue work orders, build BOMs, author work instructions, and provide direct hands-on QA/assembly support on the shop floor. Must-Haves 4+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience (minimum 3+ in hands-on aerospace robotics or automation). Hands-on aerospace robotics / industrial automation background — this is the primary candidate filter. Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, including complex assemblies and disciplined part-drawing generation. Rigorous command of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and precision metals fabrication. Firm machinery design foundation: engineering mechanics, materials science, fatigue/failure prevention, and electromechanical drive selection. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or a closely related discipline. Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (ITAR/aerospace compliance requirement). Nice-to-Haves Proven experience with multi-position electromechanical assemblies, precision linear actuators, or closed-loop motion hardware. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation experience (stress, modal, thermal). Familiarity with enterprise PDM / PLM workflows and large-scale BOM management. Exposure to CATIA or multi-CAD client environments. Logistics & Terms Location: Seattle / Shoreline, WA — On-site design facility and testing lab. Travel: Up to 25% for customer site integrations, flight line testing, and field deployments. Compensation: $105,000 – $150,000 base salary DOE + comprehensive 401(k) match + 100% covered health, dental, and vision + PTO. Clearance / Status: U.S. Person status required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Career Staffing Talent