Mechatronics Engineer
Location: California (on-site preferred)
About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing hardware startup transforming American manufacturing for mission-critical industries like aerospace and defense. Backed by a proprietary casting process that dramatically improves lead times (30 days instead of years), this team is scaling rapidly to meet strong market demand. You'll have the chance to work alongside engineers and operators from top-tier hardware organizations, solving complex challenges in a hands-on, high-ownership environment.
Designs you develop today will hit the factory floor tomorrow, delivering a direct impact on reshaping critical manufacturing capabilities in the US.
What You'll Do
1. Design, implement, and maintain mechatronic systems, including PLCs, microcontrollers, and motor controllers
2. Develop test plans, perform debugging, and drive root-cause analysis for production and prototype systems
3. Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, mechanical, and software engineers to rapidly iterate designs
4. Own projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering through to release and field support
5. Proactively identify and solve technical challenges in a high-urgency, high-accountability environment
What We're Looking For
2-4 years of experience in mechatronics, controls engineering, robotics, or closely related fields
Strong proficiency in PLCs, microcontrollers, and motor controllers
Solid track record of debugging and solving complex engineering problems
Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing or lab setting
Demonstrated ownership of processes or systems (end-to-end delivery)
Proactive mindset, a bias for action, and willingness to step outside your lane to get things done
Bonus (Nice-to-Have)
6. Experience in high-growth hardware environments (e.g., advanced robotics startups, aerospace newspace companies, etc.)
7. Familiarity with casting, metal manufacturing, or industrial-scale automation systems
What's in it for you?
Mission-first: Contribute to rebuilding critical American manufacturing capacity with real geopolitical urgency
️ Engineer's dream: Combine creative problem-solving with high-speed production
Proprietary tech: Next-generation casting with radically shorter lead times
Elite team: Work with colleagues from industry-leading companies
Massive growth: Join a business scaling fast with genuine customer demand - no "tech for tech's sake"