Lead Mechanical Engineer
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Nice to have's
Job description
About the Position
We are currently looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join the growing Ukraine-based team of one of our international defence-tech clients.
You will work on a technically challenging physical system from an early stage, taking ideas from clean-sheet design through prototyping, testing, iteration and manufacturing.
This is a highly hands-on role with significant technical ownership and the opportunity to influence key product and engineering decisions as the company grows.
Responsibilities
- Own the mechanical platform from clean-sheet design through working hardware.
- Design structures, joints, mechanisms and actuator integrations.
- Develop hardware with a strong focus on performance, durability, modularity and serviceability.
- Build, test and rapidly iterate physical prototypes based on real-world performance.
- Collaborate closely with firmware, software and electronics engineers on system integration.
- Support DFM and the transition from prototype to manufacturable hardware.
- Make engineering decisions around materials, manufacturing methods and mechanical performance.
Requirements
What we Expect
- 6+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
- Experience building robots, UAVs, UGVs or other high-performance actuated hardware.
- Strong CAD engineering skills and hands-on experience with SolidWorks; NX is a plus.
- Strong understanding of mechanical structures, joints, mechanisms and actuator integration.
- Experience working with motors, actuators and mechanical transmission systems.
- Experience taking physical hardware from design through prototyping, testing and iteration.
- Good understanding of materials, DFM and manufacturing methods, including working with manufacturers or suppliers.
- Basic understanding of electronics / PCBs and ability to work effectively with firmware and software engineers.
Nice to Have
- NX
- Robotics
- UAV
- UGVs
- Electronics
- PCBs
- Firmware
- Software
We Offer
Build around the human
Work on advanced technology designed to enhance human physical capability and performance.
Shape the product early
Join at a stage where your engineering decisions can have a fundamental impact on the product and its technical direction.
Own difficult problems
Work hands-on across complex physical hardware in an environment built around rapid learning, experimentation and real-world performance.
Grow with the company
Take significant ownership from day one, with the opportunity to expand your impact as the product, team and company grow.
Highly competitive compensation and reservation
We offer a highly competitive package reflecting your experience, expertise and level of responsibility.
About the Company
About The Borderlands Group
The Borderlands Group is a defense advisory and engineering company. We partner with Western defense technology companies to help them build, deploy, and scale products in real operational environments.
Our work combines engineering support, technical recruitment, field operations, and defense advisory, enabling innovative technologies to move from development into practical use.
Founded by U.S. Army veteran Samuel P.N. Cook, The Borderlands Group connects international defense innovators with Ukraine's unique operational expertise and engineering talent.
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