Staff Mechanical Engineer — R&D

📋 Description Lead full-cycle prototype development from concept to build. Design and fabricate hardware in-house with shop tools. Plan and run mechanical experiments and instrumentation. Collaborate with controls, electrical, and systems engineers. Conceive novel mechanism architectures and actuation concepts. Mentor junior engineers and maintain design docs. 🎯 Requirements 8+ years hands-on mechanical engineering in R&D Proven concept-to-hardware track record 3D CAD proficiency: SolidWorks, Onshape, or equivalent Shop-floor fabrication: machining, 3D printing, sheet metal Experience with structural/dynamic analysis (FEA) Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced work 🎁 Benefits This is a direct hire; no outside agency solicitations Equal employment opportunities for all applicants