Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location : San Antonio, TX. Remote unavailable.

Relocation Assistance Provided : & Yes

Employment Type : & Salaried Full-Time (W2)

Salary : $130,000 - $250,000+ per year

About the Company :

We represent an early-stage robotics startup based in the U.S., building rugged, scalable robots for situational awareness in hazardous environments. Their technology supports firefighting, emergency response, public safety, oil and gas, defense, and industrial operations. Their mission is to create a new generation of reliable, scalable robots that provide critical solutions in some of the world’s most dangerous environments.

The company is backed by top-tier investors and is actively collaborating with more than 80 major fire departments, law enforcement agencies, industrial teams, and military units across the country. Their robots are built in partnership with the people who need them most—first responders, firefighters, and emergency crews.

They're still early, a tight-knit team developing the next generation of our robot after multiple prototypes, demos, and pilots. Joining now means helping shape not just the product, but also the company, culture, and mission from the ground up.

About the Role :

Our client is developing a first-of-its-kind robotic platform and need a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help bring it from concept to production. You will lead mechanical and electromechanical systems through the full product lifecycle, from design to testing and field deployment. This role offers autonomy, ownership, and the chance to shape real-world products.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead design and development of mechanical and electromechanical systems

Collaborate with the founding team to define requirements and final solutions

Create and test prototypes using 3D CAD and FEA tools

Conduct system analyses to ensure strength, reliability, and performance

Develop test procedures, fixtures, and tools

Investigate and solve hardware issues during development and deployment

Document designs, tests, and findings

Ensure compliance with mechanical, thermal, and environmental standards

Communicate with users to guide engineering direction

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field

5+ years of mechanical design and analysis experience

Proficiency in CAD and FEA software (Solidworks, Ansys)

Strong understanding of mechanics, materials, and engineering fundamentals

Familiar with GD T and product lifecycle management

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

10+ years of experience, ideally with robotic systems

Experience leading product development at a startup

Strong entrepreneurial or leadership background

Additional Requirements :

Hands-on approach to design, testing, and assembly

Willing to work long hours when needed for key milestones

Open to mentoring teammates and improving processes

Comfortable providing feedback and taking initiative