Mechanical Design Engineer – Robotics

Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer – RoboticsLocation: El Segundo, CA (Onsite) - Need locals or nearby LASalary: $125, 000 - $175, 000 per year Eligibility: US Citizens/GC holders only (Can't provide any sponsorship)What You Get To Do:Own mechanism design from initial concept through build, test, and customer deployment.An opportunity to work on a wide range of engineering problems: electro-mechanical design, fluid systems, test and validation, and electrical thermal management design.Design real robotics solutions to solve major humanitarian concerns and have a hand in transforming our relationship with foodThe opportunity to work with a cross functional team of perception engineers, controls, mechanical design, and software architecture.Travel to industry customers to visit aquaculture farms and boats on east and west US coasts, as well as Mexico.What You Will Need:B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experienceBackground (experience, portfolio, side projects, coursework) in physical prototyping, mechanism design and misc. mechanical engineering projectsExperience with CAD tools (NX preferred)Hands-on experience with machining, fabrication methods and rapid prototypingExposure to robotics or embedded systems a strong plusAbility to work onsite full time in El Segundo office in Los AngelesMid-level to senior-level roleMinimum experience of 2 years, but more preferredWhat You Get To Do:Own the full mechanical build of our Sea robotic systems from start to finishDevelop new processes for new production required by new product developmentAssemble, integrate, and debug electro-mechanical subsystems including actuators, motors, PCBs, plumbing, and structural assembliesIdentify design issues during build and work directly with the design team to implement improvementsBuild fixtures, tools, and processes that make each unit faster and more reliable to assembleDiagnose failures quickly through teardown, root-cause analysis, and hands-on testingEnsure every Poseidon unit meets quality, fit, alignment, and performance standards before deploymentCollaborate with technicians and engineers to improve the repeatability of every subsystemMaintain build documentation, assembly procedures, and checklists as systems evolveHelp plan and execute the build infrastructure and processes needed to triple robot production in 2026Work closely with design engineers to influence new revisions based on real build-floor feedback