AdAstra Talent Advisors · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $500K/yrAdAstra Talent Advisors is working with a client developing a new generation of intelligent home robots designed to free people from everyday chores. They are seeking world-class Mechanical Engineers to design the core mechanisms, actuators, and motion systems that bring their robots to life, owning designs from concept through high-volume manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Design and prototype precision mechanisms, actuators, and assemblies for next-generation consumer robots
Own mechanical subsystems end-to-end — from CAD and analysis to supplier engagement, testing, and validation
Develop parts and assemblies for high-volume manufacturing, including injection molding, die casting, stamping, and extrusion
Collaborate closely with electrical, firmware, and perception engineers to integrate mechanical designs with compute and sensing systems
Rapidly iterate on designs to balance performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability
Contribute to design reviews, bring-up, and debug of electromechanical systems
Drive DFM and DFA readiness with contract manufacturers, ensuring robust quality and scalability
Prototype, test, and refine actuator and transmission concepts, translating simulation into reliable real-world performance
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
Exceptional mechanical design intuition and systems-level problem solving
Deep experience designing and building actuators, mechanisms, or complex moving assemblies for volume
Demonstrated success thriving in a fast-pace, high performing, low management environment typical of early stage startups
Strong experience with DFM/DFA and working directly with contract manufacturers on low cost volume processes (injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, MIM, etc.)
Preferred
Familiarity with integrated mechatronic systems, including motor design, gear trains, and sensor integration
Proven record of taking electromechanical consumer products from concept through production
Comfort with rapid prototyping, testing, and hands-on iteration
Strong understanding of materials, tolerance analysis, GD+T, and reliability testing for dynamic systems
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage plus 401(k)
Catered lunches
Company card for tech gear and daily fuel
Be among the first to own your own personal robot
Company
AdAstra Talent Advisors
AdAstra finds the people you need to change the world.
Founded in 2018
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Seyka Mejeur
Founder, CEO, Advisor
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