Machina Labs

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Chatsworth, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$170kDetected 131 days ago

SolidWorksCreoStructural AnalysisEmbedded SystemsRoboticsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringHardware DesignProblem SolvingMentoringActuators

About the role

Design and develop robotic and mechatronic hardware systems including mechanisms, structures, end-effectors, and integrated sensor/actuator components.
Own hardware development through the full lifecycle: concept, design, prototyping, testing, validation, and production readiness with accountability ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Collaborate closely with software, embedded, controls, and robotics teams to ensure seamless system integration.
Produce and release hardware designs, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
Partner with manufacturing and suppliers to support DFM/DFA, sourcing strategies, and scalable production.
Support customer, partner, or investor technical discussions as a subject-matter expert when needed.
We build intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures directly from digital design.
Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we're building the manufacturing infrastructure that defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility programs will run on.
If you want to work on hard problems that matter and see them fly, drive, and defend, this is the place.
This role is ideal for a senior engineer who thrives in hands-on mechanical design, mechanism and structural analysis, system-level architecture, and robotics hardware integration.

6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, robotics, or mechatronic systems.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field required
Experience working closely with embedded software, controls, and automation teams.
Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar.
Experience working in fast-paced startup, R&D, or advanced technology environments where scope is broad and iteration is fast.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across engineering disciplines.
Required Background & Experience:

Background in advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, or robotic production systems.
Experience with high-precision or high-reliability robotic systems, including hydraulics or pneumatics.
Experience supporting production systems, field deployments, or customer-facing robotics platforms.
Proven track record of taking robotic systems from prototype to production.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role.
Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.
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By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory architecture, we enable customers to move from prototype to production in weeks, not years.

Machina Labs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with robotics hardware experience to lead design and integration of advanced manufacturing and mechatronic systems through our robotic forming platform.

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