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As a wholly owned subsidiary of Applied Research Associates (ARA), we develop ruggedized, field-proven platforms designed to solve complex, unstructured environments' toughest challenges.\nWho We’re Looking For\nWe are a dedicated group of innovators focused on fielding mission-critical autonomous systems. Our culture thrives on high accountability, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of uncrewed ground systems. We welcome engineers who are eager to own difficult problems and bring practical, reliable robotics into the field.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nAs a Mechanical Engineer at Neya, you will collaborate with cross-functional software, electrical, and systems engineering teams to design and integrate robust hardware solutions for off-road autonomy and custom robotic platforms. Your work will span the entire design spectrum-from developing rugged sensor payloads and housing enclosures to engineering specialized ground vehicle sub-assemblies built to withstand extreme environmental conditions.\nWhat Your Day-to-Day Looks Like\nFull-Lifecycle Engineering: Drive mechanical systems from initial concept generation and trade studies through prototype fabrication, integration, and field deployment.\nCustomer & Technical Requirements: Define mechanical and environmental requirements alongside customer technical leads and internal engineering teams.\nCAD Modeling & Design: Utilize SolidWorks to generate complex parts, assemblies, and high-precision mechanical layouts for integrated robotic systems.\n Engineering Analysis: Perform structural, thermal, and dynamic load analyses using a combination of hand calculations, scripting (Python), and FEA/CFD software (Ansys).\nPrototyping & Fabrication: Work directly with fabrication tools and engineering technicians to build and iterate rapidly on prototype concepts.\n Manufacturability & Quality: Apply GD&T standards to create detailed manufacturing drawings; partner with suppliers and internal teams to optimize Design for Manufacturability (DFM).\nMulti-Disciplinary Integration: Collaborate closely with autonomy, software, and electrical teams in a cohesive lab and high-bay vehicle test environment.\n Environmental & Functional Testing: Subject sensors, sub-assemblies, and vehicle components to rigorous environmental testing (thermal, vibration, ingress) and compile technical test reports.\nProposal & Concept Guidance: Support technical proposal efforts and leadership reviews with feasibility studies and preliminary mechanical architectures.\n Field Support & Travel: Participate in occasional travel (5% or less) to support field demonstrations and customer testing.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline.\nTechnical Experience: Demonstrated background in mechanical product design with a track record of integrating hardware, sensors, and electronics.\nCAD Proficiency: Advanced modeling expertise in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD platforms.\nAnalytical Foundation: Strong foundation in core mechanical analysis, including load cases, material selection, bearing life, and thermal dynamics.\nSystem Integration: Practical experience making trade-off decisions between cost, weight, lead time, and mechanical complexity.\nCommunication & Ownership: High degree of personal initiative, self-direction, and clear technical writing and presentation skills.\n Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency required due to defense contracting requirements. (Neya Systems is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.)\nHow You’ll Stand Out\nHands-on Curiosity: A personal passion for building, machining, or tinkering with hardware outside of formal work requirements.\nSpecialized Analysis: Background in passive thermal management, IP-rated environmental sealing, or custom gear train design.\nProduction Operations: Familiarity with PLM/BOM management systems and transition-to-production workflows.\n Software Literacy: Working knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++) for automating design calculations or data analysis.\nSolidWorks Proficiency: Strong experience modeling complex parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.\n\nSheet-metal Expertise: Experience designing sheet-metal brackets and enclosures.\n\nWhat We Offer\nComprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options\nCompetitive 401(k) retirement plan with company matching\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, including company holidays\nTravel compensation policies for field deployment activities\nProfessional development support and continuous learning opportunities\nNeya Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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