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# Mechanical Design Engineer at Kaléo

- **Company:** Kaléo
- **Location:** Remote
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kaleo/jobs/7995778003

## Job description

This is a remote opportunity with occasional travel, estimated at less than 25%.

At Kaléo, our way is not to seek to be like others, but rather to passionately pursue meaningful and innovative solutions for patients. We believe all people should have access to the innovative healthcare products and solutions that empower each of them to live fuller, bolder lives.

Kaleo is pursuing development programs for pharmaceutical drug delivery, with commercialization opportunities to follow. The Mechanical Design Engineer will play a critical role in the successful execution of these development programs by working with the device development team and external collaborators to develop safe, effective products on-time and on-budget. This position will play a key role in the creation of new drug delivery platforms in addition to expanding the current Kaleo platform portfolio.

If you are a creative thinker with user-centric product design and development experience in the industry, this is an exciting opportunity to work on life-transforming products while operating remotely. The collaborative team setting will provide you with learning support while still fostering a high degree of autonomy and responsibility in your area of expertise. Kaleo's "remote-first" culture will offer you the flexibility to choose your work location domestically, placing an emphasis on self-management and adherence to deadlines.

As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

- Conceptualize new product ideas by using Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software to design concepts and prototypes.
- Partner with the development team and an experienced product designer with over 200 patents issued on new delivery concepts.
- Fabricate prototypes for testing and test products throughout the design process to troubleshoot any potential problems.
- Collaborate with external consultants and contract research organizations (CROs).
- Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to support transfer of the device from development into production.
- Partner with the Documentation Specialist on Design Controls for new drug/device programs.
- Help build Kaleo’s intellectual property portfolio.
- Manage project and program budgets and timelines effectively.

A successful Mechanical Design Engineer will demonstrate:

- Strong engineering design skills using SolidWorks CAD software.
- Experience with 3D modeling software and report writing programs.
- Strong motivation and self-management skills with the ability to work independently.
- Proven knowledge of the fundamentals in Science, Engineering and Technology.
- Analytical approach to understanding and communicating complex mechanical design principles.
- Excellent communication skills, including detail-oriented technical capabilities and the ability to present with confidence to external and internal partners.
- Ability to collaborate with and manage external CROs.
- Desire to serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert to cross-functional teams.
- Strong drive to achieve results, make recommendations, and pursue continuous improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively, with the judgment to know when to escalate for support.
- Commitment to participating in, and upholding, an inclusive work environment.

To be considered for the position, you must have:

- Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in product design, including experience in concept development, design, tolerance stacking, product development, prototyping and test method development.
- Proficient in design software (E.g. SolidWorks CAD) required.
- User-centric product design and development experience from previous roles.
- Past exposure to managing external CMOs.
- Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and Finite Element Analysis preferred.
- Demonstrated record of accomplishments preferred (e.g., issued US patents, device concept to launch, approved or marketed products).

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, education, skills, and geographic location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

## About Kaléo

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kaléo is a global leader in drug-device combinations and auto-injector innovation, designing and manufacturing lifesaving and life-enhancing drug-delivery systems for patients and emergency responders.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Headquarters: Richmond, VA / Richmond-based; not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Richmond, Virginia, USA (with remote positions available nationwide, according to job listings)
- **Founded**: 2001 (approx. 25 years ago as of 2026)
- **Founders**: Not publicly named on company bio (the company says it was inspired by personal experiences with anaphylaxis rescue medications, but individual founder names are not listed publicly)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Drug-delivery devices / medical countermeasures / pharmaceuticals (drug-device combination products)
- **Target customers**: B2B (strategic pharmaceutical partners, government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Defense and BARDA), plus patients, caregivers, and emergency responders who use their auto-injectors.
- **Mission/purpose statement**: *“To be the world leader in medical technologies, specializing in drug-device combinations that improve quality of life and enhance global health security.”* (mission: *“To empower patients and healthcare providers with innovative, life-saving solutions.”*)

## Products & Services
- **Aerio Auto-Injector Platform**: A broad, adaptable drug-delivery platform with ~155 issued or pending patents. Designed for precise, reliable, easy-to-use injection across multiple disease categories and environments. Key products delivered via Aerio platform include:
  - **Emergency anaphylaxis auto-injectors** (e.g., AUVI‑Q)
  - **Medical countermeasure auto-injectors** for nerve agents/chemical threats (partnered with government agencies)
- **Contract Development & Manufacturing**: Kaléo partners with pharmaceutical and government clients to custom-design, develop, and manufacture drug-device combinations using the Aerio platform, while handling regulatory and quality compliance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly disclosed annual revenue; company is a global manufacturing leader with multiple marketed products and government contracts.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 
  - U.S. Department of Defense
  - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority)
  - Strategic pharmaceutical partners (not named publicly on the website)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Extensive IP portfolio (~155 patents issued/pending)
  - Fully automated manufacturing lines
  - Government contract programs for medical countermeasures (long-term, high-trust relationships)
  - Ongoing hiring and remote-first roles (multiple open positions across US)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep IP moat** (~155 patents) covering design, human factors, and manufacturing of auto-injectors
- **Fully automated, high-quality manufacturing** that ensures reliability and scalability
- **Strong government/defense relationships** (DoD, BARDA) that create high barriers to entry
- **Proven regulatory track record** with FDA and other global regulators for combination products
- **Patient-centered design** — products are engineered with Human Factors to be easy for untrained users/caregivers in urgent settings

## Strategic Focus
- **Platform expansion**: Continuously adapting the Aerio platform to new drug types and therapeutic areas beyond anaphylaxis and chemical-threat antidotes.
- **Global health security**: Strengthening partnerships with government agencies for pandemic preparedness and defense.
- **Partner-driven growth**: Collaborating with pharma companies to bring their drug molecules into reliable, user-friendly auto-injectors.
- **Quality & compliance**: Investing in an Integrity & Compliance Program to maintain the highest regulatory standards.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: The company emphasizes five core values: Integrity, Quality, Agility, Innovation, and Accountability. Employees describe the culture as collaborative, open, and committed to “making a difference.”
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Multiple current openings are listed as “Remote” (nationwide, U.S.), suggesting a flexible, remote-friendly environment for corporate roles. Roles in manufacturing/supply chain may require on-site presence in Richmond, VA.
- **Notable Perks/Environment**:
  - *“We believe that each of us is purposefully driven to make a difference.”* — direct recruitment messaging
  - Focus on employee trust, active listening, and receptiveness to feedback
  - Strong commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion (EEO & affirmative action employer)
  - Integrity & Compliance program gives employees clear frameworks to act ethically
- **Engineering/Technical Excellence**: Engineers work on high-stakes, high-precision drug-device systems, often with government oversight — a meaningful and technically challenging mission.

## Sources
1. [kaleo.com (Company Overview)](https://kaleo.com/)
2. [kaleo.com (About Page)](https://kaleo.com/about/)
3. [kaleo.com (Careers Page)](https://kaleo.com/careers/)
4. [Greenhouse Job Board (Kaléo current openings)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kaleo)
5. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaleo)

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