Autonomy Mechatronics Engineer (Hardware & Test)

Responsibilities

• Own autonomy-critical mechanical subsystems from concept through testing and deployment
• Design, build, and execute test infrastructure and field experiments to validate real-world performance
• Diagnose and resolve cross-disciplinary failures across mechanics, autonomy, sensing, and manufacturing
• You should have the following
• 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, robotics, or mechatronics roles, with direct ownership of shipped hardware systems
• Strong proficiency in mechanical design and CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent), including tolerance analysis and production drawings
• Hands-on experience designing and executing hardware test campaigns, including lab, environmental, and field testing
• Demonstrated ability to debug complex, cross-disciplinary issues involving mechanical systems, sensors, controls, and embedded software
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods (CNC, sheet metal, composites, additive manufacturing) and iterative design cycles
• Working knowledge of structural, thermal, or dynamic analysis using FEA or first-principles calculations
• Familiarity with autonomy or robotics systems (UAVs, UGVs, or similar), including an understanding of how mechanical design impacts sensing and control performance
• Experience supporting manufacturing and scale-up, including build procedures, fixtures, and collaboration with contract manufacturers or suppliers
• Nice to have
• Experience running a test qualification campaign for a robotic or drone product
• Experience characterizing sensors
• US Salary Range
• $121,000 - $169,500 USD
• The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
• We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.