Principal Mechanical Design Engineer | Aerospace Robotics | Austin, TX | Onsite

Job Description

Job Description

???? Principal Mechanical Design Engineer | Aerospace Robotics

???? Austin, TX (On-Site)

???? $155K–$235K Base + equity

???? Confidential Search

⚠️ Read This First

❌ Not remote

❌ Not a lab-only role

❌ Not for junior / early-career engineers (although happy to consider for other roles)

???? This is real-world robotics deployed in aerospace environments

???? The Role

We’re hiring a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to act as the technical backbone of the team.

You’ll partner closely with engineering leadership to:

• ???? Provide technical direction + design feedback
• ???? Own complex mechanical systems (concept → production)
• ????️‍???? Mentor junior + senior engineers
• ???? Interface with customers on real engineering challenges

???? What You’ll Work On

• ✈️ Aerospace robotics systems
• ???? End-effectors / end-of-arm tooling
• ???? Tooling + fixturing
• ⚙️ Automation hardware (actuators, motion systems, assemblies)
• ???? Design reviews, problem-solving, system optimization

???? What You Need

• 10+ years in mechanical engineering
• ???? Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• ✈️ 6+ years in aerospace automation
• ???? 6+ years in aerospace tooling/fixturing
• ???? Strong CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• ???? Deep GD&T + DFM/DFA expertise
• ???? Robotics/automation system experience
• Must be able to get clearance

???? Big Plus

• ???? End-effector design experience
• ???? FEA / simulation
• ???? CATIA or PDM systems
• ???? BOM creation + production documentation
• ???? Startup / build-mode experience

???? The Right Personality

This one matters.

✅ Willing to teach and mentor

✅ Explains concepts clearly

✅ Collaborative, not ego-driven

❌ “I know everything” attitude = won’t work here

???? Environment

• ???? Austin
• ⏰ Flexible start: 7–9 AM
• ???? Hands-on, build-focused culture

???? Why It’s Interesting

• Real systems → not theoretical work
• High ownership + visibility
• Direct impact on engineering direction
• Work with a team actively building and scaling

⚠️ Non-Negotiables

???? Must be in Austin or relocate quickly (1–2 months)

???? Must have real industry experience (not academic-only)

???? Interested?

Apply or message directly.

???? All inquiries are confidential