{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"32e6ef2a1b5eb74a2f236cf5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32e6ef2a1b5eb74a2f236cf5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32e6ef2a1b5eb74a2f236cf5","title":"Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer","description":"KRUSH Tech is a new technology company building advanced hardware solutions for defense, aerospace, communications, and autonomous systems. We're launching our U.S. operations from the ground up — and this is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning and help shape the company from day one.\n\nAt KRUSH Tech, we combine the agility of a startup with the ambition to tackle some of the industry's most demanding engineering challenges. Our teams work across disciplines—including RF, embedded systems, electronics, mechanical engineering, software, manufacturing, and supply chain—to transform innovative ideas into reliable, production-ready solutions. We are building a next-generation, vertically integrated aerospace organization focused on advanced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), autonomy, sensing technologies, and scalable manufacturing — for the U.S. market and strategic partners.\n\nWe are looking for a Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems supporting advanced UAS platforms. This role defines the mechanical architecture, establishes engineering standards and best practices, and leads multidisciplinary teams through product development from concept to production. Working closely with Electrical, Embedded Software, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Systems Engineering teams, you will ensure products are lightweight, reliable, manufacturable, and optimized for high-performance aerospace applications.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the Mechanical Engineering team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and oversight across multiple development programs.\nOwn the mechanical architecture for advanced UAS platforms, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, weight, manufacturability, and cost objectives.\nDrive mechanical product development from concept through prototype validation, design verification, and production release.\nEstablish and maintain engineering standards, design review processes, quality controls, and mechanical design best practices.\nLead complex engineering trade studies, technical risk assessments, and critical design decisions throughout the product lifecycle.\nCollaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure seamless product integration and production readiness.\nRepresent the Mechanical Engineering organization in executive reviews, customer engagements, supplier discussions, and cross-functional technical planning while supporting long-term technology roadmaps and continuous engineering improvement.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nDelivery of production-ready mechanical systems that achieve performance, weight, reliability, and manufacturability objectives.\nSuccessful execution of development programs from concept through production while managing technical risk and schedule.\nHigh-quality mechanical designs with low defect rates, efficient manufacturing, and strong field reliability.\nContinuous improvement of engineering standards, design processes, and product quality.\nDevelopment of a high-performing Mechanical Engineering team and a culture of technical excellence and innovation.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 6+ years of experience developing complex mechanical systems for aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other high-reliability products.\nProven expertise in mechanical system architecture, structural design, materials selection, manufacturing processes, tolerance analysis, thermal management, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles.\nExtensive experience with CAD, PDM/PLM systems, engineering analysis, product validation, and configuration management throughout the product lifecycle.\nStrong understanding of systems engineering principles and multidisciplinary integration involving electronics, embedded systems, manufacturing, and production.\nDemonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, develop technical roadmaps, manage technical risk, and drive engineering excellence across multiple projects.\nNice To Have\nExperience developing mechanical systems for UAS, aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous platforms.\nExperience with lightweight composite structures, precision mechanical assemblies, environmental qualification, and vibration or structural analysis.\nProficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks Motion, PDM/PLM systems, Jira, and modern engineering collaboration tools.\nExperience supporting prototype development, supplier qualification, and transition to high-volume manufacturing.\n\nBenefits\n\nHealth Care Plan\nRetirement Plan\nPaid Time Off\nFamily Leave\nFree Food & Snacks","company":"Krush Tech","rawCompany":"krush tech","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-21T12:39:08.642Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer","description":"KRUSH Tech is a new technology company building advanced hardware solutions for defense, aerospace, communications, and autonomous systems. We're launching our U.S. operations from the ground up — and this is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning and help shape the company from day one.\n\nAt KRUSH Tech, we combine the agility of a startup with the ambition to tackle some of the industry's most demanding engineering challenges. Our teams work across disciplines—including RF, embedded systems, electronics, mechanical engineering, software, manufacturing, and supply chain—to transform innovative ideas into reliable, production-ready solutions. We are building a next-generation, vertically integrated aerospace organization focused on advanced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), autonomy, sensing technologies, and scalable manufacturing — for the U.S. market and strategic partners.\n\nWe are looking for a Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems supporting advanced UAS platforms. This role defines the mechanical architecture, establishes engineering standards and best practices, and leads multidisciplinary teams through product development from concept to production. Working closely with Electrical, Embedded Software, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Systems Engineering teams, you will ensure products are lightweight, reliable, manufacturable, and optimized for high-performance aerospace applications.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the Mechanical Engineering team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and oversight across multiple development programs.\nOwn the mechanical architecture for advanced UAS platforms, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, weight, manufacturability, and cost objectives.\nDrive mechanical product development from concept through prototype validation, design verification, and production release.\nEstablish and maintain engineering standards, design review processes, quality controls, and mechanical design best practices.\nLead complex engineering trade studies, technical risk assessments, and critical design decisions throughout the product lifecycle.\nCollaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure seamless product integration and production readiness.\nRepresent the Mechanical Engineering organization in executive reviews, customer engagements, supplier discussions, and cross-functional technical planning while supporting long-term technology roadmaps and continuous engineering improvement.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nDelivery of production-ready mechanical systems that achieve performance, weight, reliability, and manufacturability objectives.\nSuccessful execution of development programs from concept through production while managing technical risk and schedule.\nHigh-quality mechanical designs with low defect rates, efficient manufacturing, and strong field reliability.\nContinuous improvement of engineering standards, design processes, and product quality.\nDevelopment of a high-performing Mechanical Engineering team and a culture of technical excellence and innovation.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 6+ years of experience developing complex mechanical systems for aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other high-reliability products.\nProven expertise in mechanical system architecture, structural design, materials selection, manufacturing processes, tolerance analysis, thermal management, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles.\nExtensive experience with CAD, PDM/PLM systems, engineering analysis, product validation, and configuration management throughout the product lifecycle.\nStrong understanding of systems engineering principles and multidisciplinary integration involving electronics, embedded systems, manufacturing, and production.\nDemonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, develop technical roadmaps, manage technical risk, and drive engineering excellence across multiple projects.\nNice To Have\nExperience developing mechanical systems for UAS, aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous platforms.\nExperience with lightweight composite structures, precision mechanical assemblies, environmental qualification, and vibration or structural analysis.\nProficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks Motion, PDM/PLM systems, Jira, and modern engineering collaboration tools.\nExperience supporting prototype development, supplier qualification, and transition to high-volume manufacturing.\n\nBenefits\n\nHealth Care Plan\nRetirement Plan\nPaid Time Off\nFamily Leave\nFree Food & Snacks","datePosted":"2026-09-21T12:39:08.642Z","dateModified":"2026-09-21T12:39:08.642Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Krush Tech","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"32e6ef2a1b5eb74a2f236cf5"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32e6ef2a1b5eb74a2f236cf5"}}