Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Unlimit Ventures · San Diego, CA · United States · On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
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Role Summary
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Unlimit Ventures, you will apply your skills in electrical-mechanical engineering and mechatronics systems to a variety of new products as they are prepared for market launch. You will design, and reduce to practice, innovative solutions driven by depth of knowledge as an engineer while also delivering engineered solutions that meet business and market needs as an entrepreneur. Dedication and determination as a member of the Unlimit Ventures team results in the opportunity to accelerate your career within the new ventures being launched and experience developing many different products you will be proud of for years to come.
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Values
Prudent optimism …glass-half-full, with a dose of caution to challenge our assumptions.
Intrinsic motivation …driven by autonomy, goal clarity and regular feedback.
Commit to desired outcomes …define desired outcomes and achieve them vigorously.
No egos, no jerks …no joke.
Responsibilities
Lead diverse technical teams in the development of mechatronic systems
Generate novel concepts for mechatronic system architectures
Execute key component selection including sensors, actuators, controllers and any other relevant components
Architect structures and mechanisms from low to high kinematic complexity and varying load and duty-cycle for diverse applications
Develop mechatronic systems that meet use-case, technical, operational, manufacturing, cost and schedule requirements
Prepare weight budgets, cost estimations and margin of safety analysis based on system requirements
Prepare thermal and structural analysis of complex mechanical systems in a manner that supports rapid virtual prototyping
Execute mechanical packaging of components with an eye for efficiency and design elegance
Develop test plans and execute hardware integration, testing, debug and validation
Compile data, prepare trade studies and present information in written and verbal form
Design and prepare part and assembly drawings with supporting best practice calculations
Develop mechanical system budgets including estimating labor, material, and any other relevant costs
Basic Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or other relevant educational background
8+ years of applied experience successfully developing mechanical/mechatronic systems
Demonstrated rapid prototyping and iterative product development experience
Experience developing mechanical structures (weldments, sheet metal, extrusions, CNC components, materials selection) for industrial products
Experience developing actuated kinematic systems from concept to working prototype
Experience with FEA, and/or CFD and/or surfacing
Ability to perform tolerance analysis as required to ensure intended assembly performance
Hands-on experience with light fabrication, assembling and maintaining complex mechanical systems
Advanced knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing ASME Y14.5, DFM…