Principal Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will be the technical lead for the mechanical engineering domain, owning the mechanical master model and driving system-level integration. You will lead design, analysis, prototyping, and validation for mechanical subsystems and partner with contract manufacturers to take designs into production.

What you will do

• Own the mechanical master model and drive system-level integration
• Make architecture-level tradeoffs regarding cost, weight, acoustics, reliability, and quality
• Lead design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of mechanical subsystems
• Set design methodology and best practices including CAD standards and FEA
• Perform CAD reviews, design reviews, and mentorship
• Identify and engineer out hidden costs in design and manufacturing
• Refine designs for manufacturability and optimize tooling and fixtures
• Partner with supply chain, contract manufacturers, and key suppliers
• Produce technical documentation including CAD, BOMs, drawings, and cost reports
• Contribute to the mechanical point of view for the technology roadmap

Required qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience
• Significant work on actuators, drivetrains, or complex motorized mechanical assemblies for human-interaction or safety-relevant products
• Track record of owning mechanical architecture and system-level integration
• Expert in SolidWorks
• Strong FEA, kinematics, dynamics, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, welding, casting, CNC machining, injection molding, and assembly
• Direct experience working with contract manufacturers and key suppliers through EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production
• Proficiency in cost estimation tools such as should-cost modeling
• Ability to prototype, instrument, characterize, and test work
• Understanding of mechanical design as part of a larger electromechanical system

Nice to have

• MS preferred

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees with generous coverage for eligible dependents
• Flexible time off
• Quarterly Wellness Days
• Generous parental leave
• Complimentary OneMedical membership
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Home office budget
• Annual stipend for professional development
• Dinner provided when working late
• Complimentary Aescape recovery sessions for yourself, friends & family
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

About the company

Aescape is a body intelligence company delivering Adaptive Body Therapy, powered by physical AI and robotics. The company is headquartered in New York.