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Sydor Technologies · 1 hour ago

Mechanical Engineer

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

Sydor Technologies is a U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in precision measurement and ballistic test systems. They are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of ballistic systems and instrumentation, focusing on mechanical design, prototype build, and system integration.

ElectronicsManufacturingSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Shane Marble

Responsibilities

Mechanical design of components, fixtures, mounts, and test systems using SolidWorks

Tolerance analysis, material selection, and design-for-manufacturing reviews

Prototype builds, mechanical integration, and hands-on troubleshooting

Support of ballistic and instrumentation testing, including integration of sensors, DAQ, velocity measurement, and high-speed imaging

Research and application of applicable standards (NIJ, SAAMI, ISO, ASTM, NATO/STANAG, CIP)

Creation of engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, ECOs, and work instructions

Technical support for customer projects, quotes, BOMs, and proposals

Qualification

SolidWorksMechanical designTolerancesMaterialsTestingTroubleshootingTechnical documentationHands-on mechanical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Strong mechanical design experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools

Experience with tolerances, materials, machining, and fabrication

Hands-on mechanical skills including assembly, testing, and troubleshooting

Working knowledge of standards-driven engineering and technical documentation

Ability to balance technical rigor with schedule and cost constraints

Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally

Mechanical design of components, fixtures, mounts, and test systems using SolidWorks

Tolerance analysis, material selection, and design-for-manufacturing reviews

Prototype builds, mechanical integration, and hands-on troubleshooting

Support of ballistic and instrumentation testing, including integration of sensors, DAQ, velocity measurement, and high-speed imaging

Research and application of applicable standards (NIJ, SAAMI, ISO, ASTM, NATO/STANAG, CIP)

Creation of engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, ECOs, and work instructions

Technical support for customer projects, quotes, BOMs, and proposals

Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and work hands-on with equipment

Must be eligible to work with export-controlled technology

Preferred

Experience with ballistic, gas-driven, shock-loaded, or other safety-critical systems

Test and instrumentation integration experience (sensors, DAQ, high-speed imaging)

Background in defense, aerospace, ruggedized systems, or advanced instrumentation

Familiarity with ITAR/EAR-controlled environments

Company

Sydor Technologies

Sydor Technologies develops solutions for defense, energy, security and research industries.

Founded in 2004

Fairport, New York, USA

11-50 employees

https://sydortechnologies.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$5M

Key Investors

US Department of EnergyNASASmall Business Innovation Research

2024-08-26Grant· $1.15M

2023-08-29Grant· $0.2M

2022-10-26Grant· $1.15M

Leadership Team

Nicholas West

President

Recent News

Sydor Technologies

DOE awards Sydor Technologies $1.15M Phase 2 SBIR grant to continue work with the Lab for Laser Energetics (LLE) on Fast Photodiode development

2025-04-01

NASA awards Sydor Technologies $150K Phase 1 SBIR grant for Class-D space mission x-ray detection technology for astrophysics

2025-04-01

Rochester Business Journal

Sydor Technologies announces new president

2024-11-01

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