Mechanical Engineer

Rockstar•Atlanta, GA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The client is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to own the design, prototyping, and manufacturing handoff of mechanical components and assemblies for its drone and control systems, working hands-on across CAD, 3D-printed prototyping, and other production processes for large volumes. The role sits at the intersection of design and fabrication — this is not a pure-CAD position — requiring the engineer to build and iterate on physical prototypes in-house, generate manufacturing-ready drawings and BOMs, identify and manage vendors, and work closely with EE team members, technicians, and systems engineers to integrate mechanical designs into larger products.

Requirements

3+ years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on design for manufacturing
Strong CAD skills (Autodesk Fusion; SolidWorks or similar acceptable)
Direct experience with 3D printing (FDM, SLA, etc.) and injection molding processes
Demonstrated hands-on fabrication experience — this is not a pure-CAD role
Comfortable working closely with EEs and technicians, incorporating their input into mechanical design
Familiarity with GD&T and formal drawing standards
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing for military or defense applications under military specifications (MIL-STD)
Experience selecting components and managing vendor/supplier relationships
Experience with sheet metal, machining, CNC, or composite layup
Prior U.S. military service, especially in Army, Marine Corps, Airborne, Ranger, SOF units (or any other relevant units)
Active or prior Secret clearance is a plus

Responsibilities

Design mechanical components and assemblies in CAD (Fusion) with manufacturability as a first-order constraint
Select and specify materials, fasteners, and off-the-shelf components
Design for and iterate through 3D-printed prototypes; transition designs to injection molding or other production processes as volume requires
Build, test, and iterate on physical prototypes in-house
Generate and maintain drawings, tolerances, and BOMs suitable for outside manufacturing partners
Integrate mechanical designs with PCB and electrical models provided by EE team members
Incorporate feedback from technicians on assembly, integration, and serviceability
Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to integrate mechanical designs into larger products