22h ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles

South San Francisco, CA

โœจ $135k-$175k / yearest.

full-timeseniortransportation

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll design and integrate mechanical systems for production autonomous vehicles, taking full ownership from concept to integration. You'll rapidly prototype and validate designs in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment. This role allows you to shape foundational hardware and mentor junior engineers.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Design and integrate custom mechanical systems for sensors and computing
  • Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate designs for manufacturability
  • Lead assembly, validation, and troubleshooting of retrofitted vehicles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks) and DFM/DFA knowledge
  • Experience with prototyping, fabrication, and mechanical testing
  • Understanding of structural, thermal, and packaging for vehicle systems

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience in autonomous vehicle or automotive industry
  • Knowledge of fabrication techniques (CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal)

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿš€ Equity in a Series A startup
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible PTO
  • ๐Ÿฉบ Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • ๐Ÿฑ Free lunch and snacks

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Onsite Team Interviewยท 120 min
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