Paradigm Robotics is an Austin, Texas based robotics startup building rugged, scalable robots for situational awareness in hazardous environments. We serve firefighting, emergency response, public safety, oil & gas, defense, and industrial markets. Our mission is to create a new paradigm of scalable, reliable, and useful robots for real-world hazardous operations - providing critical solutions to the most dangerous problems out there.
We've raised an oversubscribed round from top-tier venture firms. We’re working directly with over 80 of the largest fire departments, law enforcement agencies, industrial teams, and military units across the U.S., including the Air Force, Army, and SERDP. Our robots are built with and for firefighters, first responders, warfighters, and emergency crews.
We are solving problems that matter. Building robots that operate in fire, heat, debris, water, and chaos is incredibly hard, and building them to scale is even harder. That is why we focus on engineering rigor, rapid iteration, and deep user feedback. We ship real robots into real fires for real customers, which means everyone on the team takes ownership, talks to users, and builds.
We value curiosity, autonomy, and low-ego collaboration, and we celebrate wins while owning mistakes. At the same time, we know how to have fun. From stargazing trips, go-kart races, and off-sites to Tulum, to goldfish pranks that turned into a full aquarium, we work hard and enjoy the ride together. This is a place where you can do your best work, learn a ton, build cool things, and make lifelong friends.
Mechanical Engineer [Contractor]
Part-Time
As a Mechanical Engineer [Contractor], you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems, including those exposed to high-temperature, corrosive, or water-intensive environments, and often involving electromechanical components. You’ll contribute across the product lifecycle on an as-needed or project basis, with significant involvement from concept through field deployment.
This role emphasizes execution and decision-making autonomy. You’ll collaborate closely with the internal team, contribute high-impact work, and be trusted to drive results within your domain.
We’re looking for engineers who take initiative, communicate proactively, and care deeply about details, especially those comfortable working independently while aligning with team needs.
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