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Mechanical Engineer II, Defense R&D Programs

ICONAustin🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defense R&D, designing and deploying 3D-printed robotics with direct customer impact. You'll thrive here if you're a mid-senior mechanical engineer eager to develop advanced electro-mechanical systems and collaborate within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Apply now to shape the future of defense technology.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Location
Austin, United States
Posted
2 weeks ago
ANSYSRoboticsAgileCADCFDFEAMechanical DesignSolidWorks

Job Description

ICON is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to assist in our Strategic R&D efforts.  As the Mechanical Engineer for 3-D printed robotics, you will be responsible for the support of conceptual and detailed designs of electro-mechanical systems that will be used for ICON’s robotic systems designed specifically for military applications.  You will also participate in trade studies and ideation exercises using systems engineering principles, and ultimately deliver the hardware you have designed to our end customers.  This role is an onsite role and is based locally in ICON’s Austin, TX laboratories, and will report to the Senior Director of Defense R&D Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Contribute in the development of a robotic platform for terrestrial construction applications, focusing on motion platforms and dynamic fluid systems.
  • Design and create prototypes using in-house and external fabrication.
  • Specify robotic servo-driven actuators using industry standards for mechanical applications, including motion robotics, and large format, long reach robotic actuators.
  • Provide hands-on, troubleshooting, and build support as well designing, implementing, and integrating solutions in a fast-paced environment with a quick AGILE development cycle.
  • Create design solutions utilizing engineering methods with strong documentation processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional, multidisciplinary team members to procure, fabricate, test, and ultimately deploy the hardware you have designed.
  • Support and take direction from the Lead Mechanical Engineer as well as other senior engineers on staff
  • Perform a wide range of tasks on a daily basis
  • Establish individual and team goals consistent with overall company OKRs


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of recent experience designing mechanical system elements including electromechanical systems and/or robotics.
  • Affinity for hands-on work outdoors supporting robotic application and feasibility testing.
  • Experience in R&D product development environments, developing products that utilize and integrate with cutting edge technologies.
  • Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD tools, preferably Solidworks.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Ability to work with and exchange ideas well from a variety of peer team members in other fields of discipline.
  • Strong understanding of DFM principles.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in mechanical design within industrial robotic systems.
  • Familiarity with serial robotic arm operations and design constraints.
  • Experience in systems engineering principles: requirements development, implementation, verification, system integration, qualification and release.
  • Experience in robotic systems design including electrical and controls engineering.
  • Experience in Solidworks and PDM.
  • Experience in structural FEA and CFD using ANSYS or similar tools.


PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, and outdoor conditions.
  • Physical effort may be required for the handling of supplies or materials (up to 50 lbs unassisted).
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.

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