Gecko Robotics
Product Strategist | Aeromechanical Engineering
$172K–$280K
Pittsburgh +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Location
- Pittsburgh
New York City - Experience
- 8+ years in aerospace mechanical design or structural engineering; must include hands-on responsibility on new-build or modification aircraft programs.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must qualify as a “U.S. person” to meet access requirements for this role: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual, including a refugee or asylee, as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
About the job
Supports a defense aircraft program by delivering hands-on aeromechanical engineering, qualifying engineering methods and tools, and translating customer needs into product direction and solutions.
What you'll do
- Create and review CAD models, interpret drawings and scan data, and assess geometry, tolerances, materials, and design intent.
- Develop and qualify analytical methods and engineering tools, and lead technical reviews to support their acceptance for program use.
- Lead customer engineering discussions and contribute to aerospace product discovery, demonstrations, proposals, and go-to-market efforts.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience.
- 8+ years in aerospace mechanical design or structural engineering, including hands-on responsibility on new-build or modification aircraft programs.
- Hands-on CAD skills and fluency with mechanical engineering toolchains, including PLM/PDM and finite-element modeling; strong knowledge of aircraft structures, GD&T, metrology, and tolerance stack-ups.
- Experience developing analytical methods, design tools, or engineering approaches through validation and formal program acceptance.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience at an aerospace prime, tier 1 supplier, or government customer.
Pay
$172K – $280K (base salary; currency not stated)
Tools
CAD, PLM/PDM, finite-element modeling, GD&T
AI focus
The company’s solutions include an AI-powered data platform, but the posting does not specify AI work for this role.
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