Mechanical Design Engineer

Veteran Hiring Solutions • Leander, TX

28d • $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The company exists to equip the civilized world with superior and affordable defense technologies for modern asymmetric warfare.

The Mechanical Design Engineer exists to ensure that every mechanical system designed is not only innovative but survives real -world use. This role owns hardware from concept to field deployment. The mission is speed without recklessness. Innovation without ego. Execution without excuse.

You are not designing parts.
You are building capability for the warfighter.

Requirements

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering a must
• Proven hands -on mechanical design experience
• Strong CAD proficiency and GD&T expertise
• Comfort operating independently in high -stakes environments
• Resilience under pressure
• Bias for action and extreme ownership mindset

Nice To Haves

• Weapons systems, UAVs, aerospace, or high -performance mechanisms
• Additive manufacturing / 3D printing experience
• Production -scale hardware design (not just prototypes)
• Startup or small -team impact experience
• Onshape experience (or willingness to transition)

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, test, and validate mechanical systems that move from CAD to operational deployment with measurable durability and performance.
• Take responsibility from concept → calculations → GD&T → fabrication → testing → revision → production. No hand offs. No “someone else’s problem.”
• Move fast. Launch early. Improve quickly. Maintain reliability and compliance under real -world stress conditions.
• Collaborate directly with machinists and manufacturing partners to ensure precision, repeatability, and scalability.
• Identify technical problems, solve them, implement the solution, and train the team to sustain the improvement.
• Thrive in a 20 -person high -growth environment where priorities shift and resources are constrained. Build the plane mid -flight and keep it flying.

Benefits

• 100% Health Coverage (Employee)
• 90% Health Coverage (Family/Spouse)
• 100% Dental & Vision
• Competitive salary - $150,000 + equity
• Relocation package available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level