Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
Fathom5 is hiring a Lead Design Engineer to design and build a first-of-its-kind electromechanical actuator for U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. The role involves hands-on engineering work, including CAD design, prototype assembly, and laboratory testing, with a focus on developing gearbox prototypes and industrial automation solutions. The position works across engineering disciplines to integrate technologies into Tesar Actuators and deliver actuator hardware on schedule. The role is described as intermediate and provides valuable support to the design team while continuing to develop engineering knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will learn Fathom5’s product line, recommend improvements, translate client needs into deliverables, and contribute to company development meetings, stand-ups, and demonstration days. Fathom5 emphasizes an in-person work environment and has teams in Austin, Texas; Cody, Wyoming; and Washington, D.C. The posting does not specify which of these locations applies to this position.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of machine detailing and design.
- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
- Knowledge of hand and power tools used to assemble machines in a prototype shop, and ability to use them to produce quality prototypes.
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to explain and document technical findings clearly.
- Ability and desire to learn new technology quickly.
- Ability and desire to work in a team environment.
- A B.S. from an accredited four-year university in Engineering; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering is preferred.
- 5–10 years of experience in an engineering environment.
- Experience with electric actuator design.
- The posting notes that the role may require long hours, standing for full days at events, medical clearance for building and testing actuator prototypes, and occasional travel in support of customers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with gear design or gear selection and specification.
- Experience designing control systems, including PID feedback loops.
- Experience specifying and selecting electrical motors for actuation.
- Experience instrumenting actuators for data acquisition and control.
- A listed inventor on a U.S. patent, completion of a professional or personal custom machinery project, prior primary design authority for a novel gearbox, or experience in an R&D engineering group.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior engineers with CAD modeling, product prototyping, and testing.
- Design, procure, and/or print machine components, including prime movers, instruments, controls, and machined or printed parts.
- Support the engineering team in designing novel industrial automation solutions.
- Prepare and organize documentation of key product decisions and design changes.
- Work with software and electrical engineering teams to integrate new technologies into Tesar Actuators.
- Translate client desires into tangible deliverables.
- Test products for functionality.
- Assemble hardware according to design specifications and ensure on-time delivery of Tesar Power Actuators.
- Contribute to company development meetings, on-cadence stand-ups, and demo days.
- Learn the Fathom5 product line and recommend product improvements.
- Collaborate with team members to integrate physical assembly, hardware, and software across product lines.
Benefits
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
- Competitive salaries based on candidate experience and qualifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
