Mechanical Designer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000 experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000 engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

We are seeking an innovative Mechanical Engineer with strong mechatronics background to join our Robotic R&D Team. The ideal candidate will bridge mechanical design with electronic systems integration while driving project development from concept to completion. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while developing innovative solutions in a dynamic R&D environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Develop solutions from initial conceptual direction with minimal guidance

* Take on mechanical design and development of electro-mechanical systems

* Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software for manufacturing and assembly

* Develop Jigs and fixtures to conduct testing/validation procedures

* Collaborate with electrical and software engineers on integrated solutions

* Support research staff by implementing hardware changes

* will be making rapid prototyping with quick iterative cycles.

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

* BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

* 5 years experience in mechanical design with focus on mechatronics

* Ability to take abstract ideas and convert them into practical engineering solutions

* Proficiency in 3D CAD software with SolidWorks

* Experience with actuators, sensors, and control systems 

* Ability to work in a rapid R&D environment

* Will need to be in the San Francisco office 5 days a week

* Experience in wire / cable manufacturing.

* A understanding of some common coding languages like C and python Able to work with high autonomy

Bonus Skills:

Experience with 3d printing prototyping

* Experience with Machine shop and safety practices

* Knowledge of industrial automation and robotics

* Familiarity with PLCs and microcontrollers

 * Familiarity with GD&T

* Experience understanding and making electrical diagrams

* Soldering skill

Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.