Stratom

Unmanned ground vehicles and autonomous systems

Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeLouisville, CO, USA$80k - $140k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
Three to five years of professional experience designing mechanical systems, components, or products is required.
Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies from concept through prototype or production is required.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar computer-aided design (CAD) software, including 3D modeling, engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) fundamentals, and assembly design, is required.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM) is required.
Experience designing or supporting mechanical systems involving sheet metal, welded structures, machined components, and standard mechanical hardware is required.
Experience specifying commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) component selection and coatings or corrosion mitigation is required.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and support component inspection is required.
Experience with prototype assembly, troubleshooting, and hands-on testing is required.
Familiarity with engineering analysis, including basic structural calculations or finite element analysis (FEA), is required.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaborate across engineering teams is required.
Eligibility to access information subject to U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and/or EAR, is required; applicable eligibility requirements must be met.
U.S. citizenship or other required authorization may be necessary depending on program requirements.
Employees must maintain eligibility to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance; a clearance is not required to begin employment.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced robotic and ground vehicle systems.
Create CAD models and drawings, build prototypes, support testing, and improve designs for production.
Develop reliable mechanical systems in collaboration with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with internships, research, or hands-on engineering projects may be considered.
Experience with ground vehicles, robotics, or electromechanical systems is preferred.
Familiarity with hydraulic systems and mechanical power transmission is preferred.
Experience with material selection, coatings, and corrosion protection is preferred.
Experience supporting fabrication, machining, or prototype builds is preferred.
Exposure to electrical integration, sensors, or autonomous systems is preferred.
Experience developing test plans and documenting validation results is preferred.
Experience with defense or government-related development programs is preferred.

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.

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.

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.

About the Company

Stratom

Unmanned ground vehicles and autonomous systems

Stratom designs unmanned ground vehicles and autonomous robotic systems for commercial and defense use, including unmanned cargo transport, robotic refueling, hazardous liquid transfer, and autonomous mobile robots. Their products use sensors, controls, and automation to perform logistics and operational tasks without human operators, able to operate in safe environments or difficult terrain. The company differentiates itself with military-proven performance, deep R&D and system integration expertise, and a service-focused approach as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that delivers customized solutions and strategic services. Its goal is to solve real-world logistics and operational challenges by providing reliable autonomous systems and becoming the go-to expert for its customers.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Louisville, KY
Founded: 2001

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