Senior Mechatronics Engineer

9 Mothers • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to act as the vital link between our mechanical, electrical, and robotics teams. You are the "glue" that ensures the software’s intent is perfectly translated into physical motion. You will own motor selection, control tuning, and the physical interface of our turret drive systems. If you can calculate the physics of high-acceleration slewing and then write the code to execute it, you belong here.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in mechatronics, specifically with high-performance motion control and motor drivers.
• Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust for speed and direct hardware interaction.
• Strong ability to model and calculate mechanical loads and translate them into electrical requirements.
• Skilled in managing scopes, logic/CAN analyzers, and basic rework.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ROS2, DDS, or similar middleware.
• Model-predictive or adaptive control expertise.
• Prior experience with gimbal stabilization, pan-tilt units, or high-speed tracking platforms.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Passion for building robots or engineering projects as a hobby.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical bridge between mechanical design and electrical engineering.
• Define motor specifications based on required slew rates and turret mass, performing the necessary calculations for torque and RPM.
• Implement and tune high-bandwidth control loops (PID) to ensure stability during aggressive, high-speed tracking maneuvers.
• Lead the triage of failures at the hardware-software boundary, identifying if an issue is mechanical, electrical, or software-based.
• Translate tracking outputs into reliable motor commands, ensuring the "body" of the turret reacts with zero margin for error.

Benefits

• Meaningful Early Equity
• Direct Roadmap Influence
• Mission-Critical Work
• The Builder's Playground: Work in a brand-new lab fully optimized for rapid prototyping, equipped with NVIDIA Jetsons, high-end scopes, and 3-D printers.
• 100% Employer-Paid Premiums: We cover 100% of your medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums and cover 50% of healthcare premiums for your dependents.
• Unlimited PTO
• Zero Red Tape
• Austin-Based Culture
• Relocation Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed