Designs, develops, tests, and integrates mechanical systems for autonomous ground vehicles and robotic platforms. Responsibilities include creating CAD models and engineering drawings, designing components and assemblies, building prototypes, supporting testing and inspection, troubleshooting, performing basic structural analysis or FEA, selecting commercial components and coatings, and improving designs for manufacturing. The role collaborates across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
About Stratom
Stratom is a mission-driven engineering company developing autonomous and unmanned ground vehicles and robotic systems for challenging real-world environments. Our teams design, build, and deploy advanced systems that combine rugged mechanical platforms with cutting-edge autonomy.
We work across the full product lifecycle, from early concepts and prototypes through testing, field deployment, and production. Our engineers solve complex technical challenges while collaborating across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing disciplines.
Duties and Responsibilities
About the Role
Stratom is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to support the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced robotic and ground vehicle systems.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving and working across the full development process—from creating CAD models and drawings to building prototypes, supporting testing, and improving designs for production.
The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to develop reliable mechanical systems while growing technical expertise in vehicle design, manufacturing, and product development.
The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to develop reliable mechanical systems while growing technical expertise in vehicle design, manufacturing, and product development.
Qualifications
Education + Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 3–5 years of professional experience designing mechanical systems, components, or products.
- Experience with internships, research, or hands-on engineering projects may be considered.
**Don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply.** If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe your experience aligns with most of the qualifications, we’d like to hear from you. We value diverse backgrounds, unique perspectives, and a willingness to learn.
Required Qualifications
- Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies from concept through prototype or production.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software, including:
- 3D modeling
- Engineering drawings
- GD&T fundamentals
- Assembly design
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Experience designing or supporting mechanical systems involving:
- Sheet metal
- Welded structures
- Machined components
- Standard mechanical hardware
- Specifying COTS component selection and coatings or corrosion mitigation.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and support component inspection.
- Experience with prototype assembly, troubleshooting, and hands-on testing.
- Familiarity with engineering analysis, including basic structural calculations or FEA.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaborate across engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ground vehicles, robotics, or electromechanical systems.
- Familiarity with hydraulic systems and mechanical power transmission.
- Experience with material selection, coatings, and corrosion protection.
- Experience supporting fabrication, machining, or prototype builds
- ·Exposure to electrical integration, sensors, or autonomous systems.
- Experience developing test plans and documenting validation results.
- Experience with defense or government related development programs.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and engineering judgment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative team member with a hands-on approach.
- Willingness to learn and take ownership of engineering challenges.
Additional Requirements
- This position requires eligibility to access information subject to U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and/or EAR. Employees must meet applicable eligibility requirements-
- U.S. citizenship or other required authorization may be necessary depending on program requirements.
- A DoD Security Clearance is not required to begin employment, but employees must maintain eligibility to obtain one.
Benefits
Benefits
Stratom offers an array of benefits to eligible full-time employees, including health insurance, life and AD&D insurance, a retirement investment plan, annual paid time off, and holiday pay.
Stratom is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
About StratomStratom is a global leader in the development of unmanned ground vehicles and autonomous robotic systems that solve the most pressing real-world logistics and operational challenges for commercial and defense applications. Specializing in unmanned cargo movement, robotic refueling, robotic hazardous liquid transfer and autonomous mobile robots (AMR), the company’s military-proven tools, methods, technologies and strategic services solve the most difficult logistics and operational challenges. Whether in a safe, controlled settings or dynamic and challenging terrain, Stratom provides unique solutions to meet each customer’s specific needs. With its extensive expertise in R&D, engineering and system integration of autonomous technologies and solutions, Stratom, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, is the go-to expert for global corporations, local businesses and government institutions.
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Stratom is a global leader in the development of unmanned ground vehicles and autonomous robotic systems that solve the most pressing real-world logistics and operational challenges for commercial and defense applications. Specializing in unmanned cargo movement, robotic refueling, robotic hazardous liquid transfer and autonomous mobile robots (AMR), the company’s military-proven tools, methods, technologies and strategic services solve the most difficult logistics and operational challenges. Whether in a safe, controlled settings or dynamic and challenging terrain, Stratom provides unique solutions to meet each customer’s specific needs. With its extensive expertise in R&D, engineering and system integration of autonomous technologies and solutions, Stratom, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, is the go-to expert for global corporations, local businesses and government institutions.
Stratom Inc Boulder, Colorado, USA Office
Boulder, CO, United States
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