Senior Mechanical Engineer

At the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), it is our engineers and technicians who drive the breakthroughs that define our success. The members of our technical staff collaborate closely with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and deploy sophisticated robotic solutions that address complex challenges in industrial, commercial and government sectors. Each project benefits from their expertise, creativity, and hands-on problem-solving, fueling progress and innovation across the organization.

As part of our dedicated team, you will work alongside world-class robotics professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and redefining ideas into solutions for real-world applications. We foster a culture of professionalism, respect, and collaboration, offering a flexible and encouraging environment where you can sharpen your skills, lead impactful projects, and take control of your career development.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and contribute to efforts in robot design, fabrication, assembly, and testing with a solid application of mechanical engineering principles and practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative setting. In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing the design of groundbreaking robotics systems and ensuring our team delivers exceptional results.

  • Perform research, design, develop, and test electromechanical systems for robotic applications
  • Apply engineering design process from conceptualization to prototype development and validation
  • Perform modeling, analysis, and simulation of electromechanical systems
  • Lead design efforts for electromechanical subsystems
  • Support junior engineers
  • Develop CAD models and drawings of electromechanical assemblies and systems
  • Perform light fabrication, subsystem assembly, and integration of subsystems
  • Formulate and perform electromechanical system tests
  • Document analyses, design and build test reports
  • Travel to support field experiments and off-site test programs
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Bachelor / Masters/ Doctorate degree in an engineering or related field, or equivalent experience of more than 6 years of related experience in engineering
  • Experience with developing complex mechanical systems
  • Experience with technical writing
  • Effective organizational, planning, project management, public speaking and analytical skills required
  • Independent judgment and problem-solving abilities
  • 3D modeling experience required (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Ability to effectively interact with a multifaceted population of internal and external partners
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Interested in this Opportunity?

Job ID: 2024978

Join our talented team at NREC where you will have a direct impact on operations and meaningful projects as you collaborate with experts and build your career helping solve industrial and government challenges and deploying technology to real world operations. 

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.