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You will design, prototype, and iterate mechanical assemblies that integrate electronics, sensors, power systems, and structural components into field-ready hardware.This role is heavy on CAD, rapid prototyping, vendor coordination, system integration, and real-world debugging. You will work closely with electrical engineering to ensure clean board integration, harness routing, serviceability, and ruggedization.We are looking for someone comfortable operating at the system level — not just designing parts, but owning assemblies through field validation and production.Primary ResponsibilitiesOwn mechanical architecture and assembly designDesign machined, sheet metal, and 3D-printed componentsManage tolerance stack-ups and environmental protection strategiesIntegrate PCBs, sensors, batteries, motors and wiring into assembliesDesign wire routing, mounting schemes, and serviceable hardware layoutsBuild and test prototypes in lab and field environmentsWork with external vendors for CNC and fabricationContribute to system-level tradeoffs across electrical and embedded constraintsRequiredBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field7+ years of mechanical product development experienceStrong CAD proficiency (Fusion, Solidworks, NX, etc.)Experience with designing 3D printed, machined and sheet metal componentsHands-on prototyping and assembly experienceStrong troubleshooting skillsNice to HaveExperience with electromechanical or sensor-integrated systemsExperience designing ruggedized outdoor hardwareFamiliarity with wiring, harnessing, and electronics integrationExperience supporting low-to-medium volume productionExperience with injection molding a plusDetailsLocation: Sugar Land, TX (on-site)Benefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Life, PTO, Federal HolidaysCompensation: 120k - 180k USD","company":"Scope","rawCompany":"scope","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T18:19:44.908Z","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":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Mechanical Engineer - Electro-Mechanical Systems","description":"About ScopeScope builds computer-vision inspection systems that measure the true condition and break strength of critical ropes in the field — before failure occurs.Our systems combine mechanical assemblies, embedded electronics, and sensing hardware into rugged platforms used in real-world utility environments.The RoleThis is a hands-on Hardware R&D role responsible for owning mechanical system architecture across our inspection platforms. 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