Stratom, Inc. is a high-tech company specializing in autonomous robotics and unmanned ground vehicles.  We are a group of self-motivated and high-performing professionals who thrive on developing and implementing innovative robotic and autonomous solutions, committed to honesty, integrity, and excellence.

About the Role

Stratom is seeking a versatile individual with professional, hands-on experience developing and assembling robotic hardware to own the mechatronic designs of light-weight, heavy -lift unmanned ground vehicles and autonomous robotic arm projects. As a growing firm, each team member is required to wear many hats and contribute to a wide variety of disciplines, so resourcefulness, adaptability, and ownership of duties are a must. 

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

General Design: Competency developing:

• Simplest form of functional designs
• Sheet metal structures
• Welded structures
• Machined components from billet materials
• Selection of discrete hardware such as roller bearings, O-rings, fasteners, etc.
• Designs optimized for prototyping OR production as project requires.  
• Specification, analysis, and selection of hydraulic components, including motors, pumps, cylinders, valves, plumbing, etc.

Ground Vehicle Design: Competency developing:

• Light-weight, high-strength chassis structures
• Specifications for and integrating motive power sources, such as diesel/gasoline engines, electric motors/generators, etc.
• Specifications for and integrating power transmission components, mechanical and/or hydraulic

Materials: Ability to select appropriate:

• Base materials.  Including, but not limited to: steels, aluminums, and plastics
• Heat treatments for strength, ductility, and fatigue resistance
• Finishes and coatings for outdoor and corrosion-prone environments

SolidWorks CAD modeling and drafting: Competency: 

• Translating concepts to functional 3D CAD models and engineering drawings. 
• Analyzing tolerance stack up of assemblies
• Generating GD&T for fabrication, inspection, and fixturing of components
• Generating weld callouts

Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Competency:

• Selecting representative restraint systems
• Understanding design load scenarios and translating them to computer model loading
• Incorporating factor-of-safety and fatigue concerns appropriate to design and loading scenarios
• Simplifying models for FEA
• Structuring multi-body models with proper mates/connections

Assembly: Competency:

• Using basic hand tools
• Assembling components in a professional manner
• Inspecting parts against an engineering drawing, using standard tools of the trade, including, but not limited to: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.
• Reworking or specifying rework of non-conforming components 
• Soldering
• Reading and wiring from a schematic
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems

Testing and Validation: Competency:

• Writing performance requirements
• Developing test plans
• Executing and documenting testing of prototype equipment

Preferred Technical Competencies:

• Ability to conceptualize architecture of ground vehicle and robotic arm systems
• Design of casted and/or forged components
• Design of thermal management systems for machinery and electronics
• Design for EMI mitigation
• Design of electrical enclosures
• Architecture of control systems and specifications of components
• Schematic creation and documentation
• Design of cable harnesses and routing
• Advanced sensor selection for autonomy
• Program management, including requirements generation, risk management, customer interactions, and report writing
• Component fabrication using mills, lathes, welders, press brakes, grinders, drills, etc.
• Procurement, and vendor selection and qualification

Required Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ownership of duties
• Innovative
• Critical thinker
• Self-managed
• Contributes to an excellent work environment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident

Benefits

At Stratom, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time team members. This package includes 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.

An Ideal Workplace:

Located in the vibrant state of Colorado, Stratom provides an exceptional work environment surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and a thriving tech industry. Colorado offers an ideal setting for professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle, combining exciting career opportunities with ample recreational activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring the great outdoors. Join us at Stratom, where you can experience the perfect blend of innovative work and an exceptional quality of life.

About Stratom

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.