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Rockstar is recruiting for a venture-backed Warfighter technology company that was forged from battlefield frustration. They build systems to give U.S. and allied Warfighters an unfair & decisive edge. Their flagship product, LADRS (Laser Aiming & Drone Remote System), addresses one of the most dangerous problems on the modern battlefield: cognitive overload. This is a ground-floor role for someone ready to grow with the company.
About the Role
The client is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to own the design, prototyping, and manufacturing handoff of mechanical components and assemblies for its drone and control systems, working hands-on across CAD, 3D-printed prototyping, and other production processes for large volumes.
The role sits at the intersection of design and fabrication — this is not a pure-CAD position — requiring the engineer to build and iterate on physical prototypes in-house, generate manufacturing-ready drawings and BOMs, identify and manage vendors, and work closely with EE team members, technicians, and systems engineers to integrate mechanical designs into larger products.
Responsibilities
Design mechanical components and assemblies in CAD (Fusion) with manufacturability as a first-order constraint
Select and specify materials, fasteners, and off-the-shelf components
Design for and iterate through 3D-printed prototypes; transition designs to injection molding or other production processes as volume requires
Build, test, and iterate on physical prototypes in-house
Generate and maintain drawings, tolerances, and BOMs suitable for outside manufacturing partners
Integrate mechanical designs with PCB and electrical models provided by EE team members
Incorporate feedback from technicians on assembly, integration, and serviceability
Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to integrate mechanical designs into larger products
Required Qualifications
3+ years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on design for manufacturing
Strong CAD skills (Autodesk Fusion; SolidWorks or similar acceptable)
Direct experience with 3D printing (FDM, SLA, etc.) and injection molding processes
Demonstrated hands-on fabrication experience — this is not a pure-CAD role
Comfortable working closely with EEs and technicians, incorporating their input into mechanical design
Familiarity with GD&T and formal drawing standards
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing for military or defense applications under military specifications (MIL-STD)
Experience selecting components and managing vendor/supplier relationships
Experience with sheet metal, machining, CNC, or composite layup
Prior U.S. military service, especially in Army, Marine Corps, Airborne, Ranger, SOF units (or any other relevant units)
Active or prior Secret clearance is a plus
About the Company
The company was forged from battlefield frustration: the technology built for the modern Warfighter kept creating the very problems it promised to solve. That's why they built LADRS (Laser Aiming & Drone Remote System), their answer to one of the most dangerous problems on the modern battlefield: cognitive overload. The company is a venture-backed Warfighter technology company, and LADRS is just the start. Everything they build is aimed at giving U.S. and allied Warfighters an unfair & decisive edge.
This is a ground-floor role for someone ready to grow with the company.
Work Environment
The team believes in the mission: increasing the lethality and survivability of U.S. and allied Warfighters
Based at the company's offices in the Atlanta, GA metro area
Open to local or relocating candidates
Travel 5%–10% CONUS/OCONUS to customer sites, exercises, and industry events
Compensation
Compensation
Compensation reflects a range of factors including relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs, and will be discussed during the interview process.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive pay and a real benefits package
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Equity grants for new hires
Unlimited PTO
Generous company holiday calendar
FSA
HSA
ITAR Compliance
To conform to U.S. Government defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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