San Francisco · On-site

Turn CAD into mechanisms that can be built, assembled and tested. Design with manufacturing and verification in mind, from satellite structures and equipment mounts to robotic mechanisms and fixtures.

Responsibilities

Design structures, mechanisms, brackets, enclosures and fixtures in 3D CAD.
Choose materials, processes and tolerances; prepare drawings and BOMs.
Prototype through machining, additive manufacturing or external fabrication, then assemble and inspect.
Evaluate stiffness, interference, repeatability and serviceability and iterate the design.

Basic qualifications

Experience designing parts in 3D CAD and taking them through fabrication, assembly and test.
Working knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, tolerances and fastening.
Ability to incorporate prototype findings into drawings and design changes.

Preferred experience

CNC machining, sheet metal, additive manufacturing or test fixture fabrication.
FEA, thermal design, mechanisms, robotic grippers or aerospace components.

Example focus for the first month

Design and build one mechanism or fixture, then document assembly, dimensional and functional results. The actual assignment, scope and evaluation criteria are agreed before joining.

Working together

Location On-site in San Francisco, working directly with the team.
Start We agree the start date together.
Duration The first month is a trial. Any continuation is discussed and agreed by both sides.
Commitment Near-full-time. Exact working days and hours are agreed before starting.
Terms Compensation, engagement type and expenses are discussed during the process and agreed before joining.

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Along with your background, show us what you personally designed, assembled or brought to life: work samples, code, CAD, test records or video. Attach files below or send links. Please include:

Your background
Links to work samples or a portfolio
Your earliest start date and how long you can join
Expected working days and hours per week
Whether you can work on-site in San Francisco
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