San Francisco, California, United States On-site Employment $180,000 - $230,000

Aurelius Systems is hiring a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Ruggedization

About the Role

The role involves developing robust mechanical solutions for electronic systems exposed to harsh conditions, with emphasis on precision design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to meet performance and durability standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical structures to protect electronics in high-stress environments
  • Perform structural and thermal analysis to validate component integrity
  • Develop prototypes and iterate based on test results
  • Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers on integration
  • Ensure designs comply with industry and safety standards
  • Lead failure analysis and implement corrective measures
  • Specify materials and manufacturing processes for durability
  • Manage documentation for design history and traceability
  • Support qualification testing under extreme conditions
  • Optimize designs for manufacturability and serviceability
  • Interface with vendors for component sourcing and fabrication
  • Maintain design accuracy through GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • Use CAD tools for 3D modeling and assembly design
  • Generate engineering drawings with clear specifications
  • Conduct design reviews with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Apply DFMEA and other reliability methodologies
  • Address environmental sealing and ingress protection
  • Integrate thermal management solutions in compact spaces
  • Ensure compliance with shock and vibration requirements
  • Support product certification and regulatory submissions
  • Drive continuous improvement in mechanical performance
  • Troubleshoot field issues related to mechanical failure
  • Lead ruggedization strategy across product lines
  • Mentor junior engineers in best practices
  • Stay current with materials and testing advancements

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling

Team

Collaborative engineering team focused on hardware development

Security Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship is required for this position

Travel Expectations

  • Occasional travel to test facilities or partner sites
  • Up to 10% travel may be required

Available for qualified candidates

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Aurelius Systems

Powering ground, air, sea & space defense with low cost directed energy

Aurelius Systems fuses directed-energy lasers, AI, and electronics to create autonomous defenses.

Threats are constantly evolving. Aurelius Systems builds autonomous directed energy systems designed to disarm aerial attacks at scale. We develop technologies designed for the defense systems of tomorrow.

We will restore America’s advantage in an age of autonomous warfare. Lowering the cost of defense, scaling new capabilities across every domain, and ensuring the U.S and our allies are protected wherever the threat appears.

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Department Engineering, Hardware
Category other
Posted a day ago