You will: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Mechanical Engineers and R&D Technicians based in Pittsburgh, PA. Own the technical roadmap for mechanical design, assembly, test, and integration of sensors, compute, modules, and actuation systems. Partner closely with Embedded Systems, Hardware Systems, Quality and Manufacturing, V&V, and Software teams to convert system requirements into hardware specifications. Drive execution across prototype and production module builds, balancing timelines, resourcing, and priorities across the team. Set and uphold engineering standards and best practices across tolerancing, FEA, PLM/document revision control, and design-for-manufacturing. Build and scale the Pittsburgh mechanical engineering and R&D technician function, including hiring and onboarding. Manage relationships with suppliers and external partners, including sourcing and quality decisions. Diagnose complex technical issues, drive them to resolution, and remove blockers for your team. Own p