22h ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles
South San Francisco, CA
โจ $135k-$175k / yearest.
full-timeseniortransportation
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ 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.
๐ฏ 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
๐ 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
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience in autonomous vehicle or automotive industry
- Knowledge of fabrication techniques (CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal)
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Equity in a Series A startup
- ๐๏ธ Flexible PTO
- ๐ฉบ Health, dental, and vision insurance
- ๐ฑ Free lunch and snacks
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Onsite Team Interviewยท 120 min
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