Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Fathom5•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fathom5 is seeking a curious, creative, and mission-driven Lead Design Engineer to design and build a first-of-its-kind electromechanical actuator for U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. This hands-on role involves personally performing design work from CAD through prototype assembly and laboratory testing, with a focus on developing gearbox prototypes and industrial automation solutions. The position supports the design team while offering opportunities to develop engineering knowledge and skills. The role is intermediate-level and based in Fathom5’s in-person work environment. Fathom5 has teams in Austin, Texas; Cody, Wyoming; and Washington, D.C. The posting lists a salary range of $100,000–$130,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications, and offers unlimited paid time off.

Requirements

Working knowledge of machine detailing and design.
Demonstrated innovation through at least one of the following: being a listed inventor on a U.S. patent; completing a professional or personal custom machinery project; serving as primary design authority for a novel gearbox; or experience in an R&D engineering group.
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 deliver quality prototypes.
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to articulate and document technical findings.
Ability and desire to quickly learn new technology.
Ability and desire to work in a team environment.
Willingness to work long hours at times, stand for full days at events, obtain medical clearance for building and testing actuator prototypes, and travel occasionally to support customers.
B.S. from an accredited four-year university in engineering.
5–10 years of experience in an engineering environment.
Experience with electric actuator design.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
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.

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, cadence-based stand-ups, and demo days.
Learn the Fathom5 product line and make product improvement recommendations.
Collaborate with team members to integrate physical assembly, hardware, and software across product lines.