Wilder Systems
Aerospace manufacturing robotics for productivity
Mechanical Engineer 1
Occasional travel may be required.
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field.
- Knowledge of design and visualization software.
- Strong communication, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and a basic understanding of electrical and mechanical control systems.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, in high-pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and with customers.
- US citizenship or permanent residency.
- Proficient use of SolidWorks computer-aided design software.
- Experience generating part drawings with attention to detail.
- Basic familiarity with metals fabrication.
- Beginner-level knowledge of machinery design, including the design process, engineering mechanics and materials, failure prevention, and characteristics of principal mechanical element types.
- Analyze requirements and statements of work to define problems and objectives.
- Provide feedback using practical design approaches based on real-world applications and examples.
- Generate calculations and matrices supporting design decisions, including free-body diagrams, mechanical loads and life-cycle analysis, and trade studies.
- Support the design and development of products and tools to a technical readiness level suitable for production or research deployment.
- Conduct design duties using computer-aided design software.
- Generate part and assembly drawings for machine shops and integrators to fabricate.
- Generate work orders for technicians to assemble designed products and tools.
- Provide quality assurance and assembly support for technicians.
- Develop documentation covering part drawings, bills of material, work instructions, maintenance, and product functionality.
- Provide diagrams and information to support design reviews and product proposals.
- Experience with aerospace automation.
- Automation and robotics work experience.
- Finite element analysis.
- Background knowledge of CATIA.
- Experience with product data management software.
- Experience generating bills of material.
About the company
Wilder Systems offers WSRobots, robotic systems designed for aerospace manufacturing. They create multifunctional robots that can be integrated into existing production lines for aircraft manufacturing to boost productivity, improve quality, and enhance operator ergonomics. The robots operate by being compatible with current jigs for all structures and by being network-enabled to track process data for traceability and continuous improvement. The company generates revenue from selling and maintaining these robotic systems, with a value proposition that includes easy NC programming using standard G and M codes and the ability to log data for smart manufacturing. The main goal is to reduce labor time (by 50% or more), cut labor costs, improve process visibility for management, and minimize defects from complex drilling steps, while freeing operators for higher-value tasks.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$14.1M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AFWERX disclosed a three-year, $32.5 million STRATFI to deliver ten systems.
- Piper's January 2026 handoff shows Wilder reached factory production, not pilot theater.
- Wilder's 2026 website highlights expanded MRO automation and lights-out manufacturing positioning.
What critics are saying
- Wilder relies heavily on DoD SBIR awards, including $1.249 million in August 2025.
- Piper's single production win concentrates customer proof inside one aircraft program.
- Aerospace primes can internalize robotics, squeezing Wilder's RaaS margins by 2027.
What makes Wilder Systems unique
- WSRobots sells modular aerospace robots for drilling, sanding, washing, and MRO tasks.
- Piper Aircraft integrated Wilder's AMR into M600/SLS production in January 2026.
- Wilder's robots integrate with existing jigs and log process data for traceability.
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In partnership with Wilder, Piper has been working on the AMR project since August 2022.