About the role

The Project Designer is a key member of the Project Engineering team responsible for translating customer operational needs into detailed, practical system designs for automated pallet storage solutions. This role bridges the gap between customer requirements, sales concepts, and engineering implementation by creating layout drawings, design documentation, and coordination packages that guide downstream deployment of full scale systems.

The Designer works cross-functionally with Project Engineering Managers, Solutions, Engineering (Mech Elec SW & FW), manufacturing, Deployment, & Sustainment teams to ensure the proposed system is feasible, aligned with standards, and tailored to the customer's facility constraints. This position plays a critical part in maintaining design quality, enabling efficient project execution, and external coordination for permitting , customer consultants and ensuring the solution ultimately delivered meets the customer's business goals.

What you'll do:

Design Development

• Produce 2D/3D layouts for automated storage systems
• Translate customer building drawings (architectural, structural, MEP) into design-ready base models.
• Validate system fit, clearances, travel paths, maintenance access, and code compliance requirements.
• Create design details and documentation packages used for internal review and customer approval.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with x-functional teams to refine system concepts into constructible designs.
• Support interface planning and coordination with controls, electrical, mechanical, and safety engineering teams both on the customer team and internally to Mytra.
• Update designs throughout the project lifecycle as customer facility conditions or requirements evolve.
• Participate in design review meetings, capture feedback, and implement revisions.

Customer Interaction

• Attend scoping calls or on-site visits to understand operational requirements and constraints.
• Communicate design intent clearly through visuals, drawings, and written documentation.
• Provide technical insights and support during customer presentations or milestone reviews.

Documentation & Standards

• Maintain drawing accuracy, revision control, and conformance to company design standards.
• Contribute to the maintenance and refinement of design libraries, templates, and best practices.
• Assist with material takeoffs feeding into procurement, equipment specifications, and critical design requirement where applicable.

Ideal Candidates

• Proficiency in CAD tools (Revit, Rhino+Grasshopper) or equivalent; onshape is a plus).
• Understanding of material handling systems, warehouse operations, or industrial automation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical plans.
• Spatial reasoning and layout optimization skills.
• Working knowledge and experience with of Fire Life Safety, Fire Protection codes and requirements.
• 3+ years in design or drafting within automation, manufacturing, warehouse equipment, construction, or related fields.
• Experience with project-based work, engineering documentation, or system integration.
• Familiarity with building codes, safety standards, or industrial equipment design is required

Nice to have:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot conflicts or design risks early.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating across engineering, sales, and customer teams.
• Positive and proactive mindset with a willingness to follow through on challenging problems.
• Comfortable balancing multiple projects with varying complexity and timelines.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to iterate based on feedback.
• Problem-solving mentality and curiosity about how complex automated systems work.
• Always looking for that alternative creative way to solve the problem at hand.

A Final Note:

If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't check every box. At Mytra, we build bots, but we hire humans. We value thoughtful challengers who communicate with clarity and respect, and we're lifelong learners committed to getting better every day. We move fast, learn faster, and show up for each other under pressure. The best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together to build something meaningful and built to last

Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs
• Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• 401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance
• Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ-we eat and share stories together at the "long" table
• Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge together
• Voluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Fully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equity
• Commuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefit
• Lively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phases
• Fully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquarters

Pay Notice

Compensation for this position will be set based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.

The pay range for this role is:

130,000 - 145,000 USD per year (Remote)