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Clera

Mechanical Engineer

Austin (Remote)$90k–$150kfulltimemidAdded today

About this role

A venture-backed robotics startup in Austin seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design and own mechanical systems for next-generation autonomous ground robots built for extreme environments. You'll drive full lifecycle development from concept through field deployment, working with a high-caliber team on electro-mechanical assemblies requiring precision and reliability.

What you'll do

  • Own mechanical systems from concept through production and field deployment
  • Design electro-mechanical assemblies using 3D CAD, conducting strength and reliability analyses
  • Drive rapid iteration and validation through testing, building prototypes when needed
  • Generate detailed assembly drawings with GD&T annotations and lead design reviews
  • Design and build jigs, test fixtures, and tooling for mechanical systems
  • Perform root cause analysis on failures and collaborate with suppliers on manufacturability

What they're looking for

  • SolidWorks CAD design
  • ANSYS or equivalent FEA analysis
  • GD&T and manufacturing drawing standards
  • Mechanical systems design and troubleshooting
  • Robot design and assembly
  • High-temperature and corrosive environment engineering
  • Test fixture and jig design
  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving

Benefits

  • Salary: $90,000–$150,000 USD annually
  • Equity participation in well-funded early-stage company
  • Visa sponsorship available
  • On-site role in Austin, Texas
  • High-caliber team with NASA, Lockheed Martin, and SwRI backgrounds
  • Hands-on ownership of cutting-edge robotics technology
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Clera

Clera builds an agentic operating system that automates complex workflows and processes through AI agents, with a platform designed to simplify distributed infrastructure management for developers. The company is hiring Founding Engineers, Customer Engineers, and Product Engineers to develop both backend systems and user-facing interfaces across their AI automation products.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a robot project you've built—what were the key mechanical challenges and how did you solve them?
  • Describe your experience designing systems for harsh environments like extreme heat or corrosive conditions.
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