Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles

Skills

• 4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar)
• Strong DFM/DFA knowledge
• Experience with prototyping, fabrication, and mechanical testing
• Understanding of structural, thermal, and packaging considerations for vehicle systems
• Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration and communication in a fast-moving, startup environment

Requirements

• Design and integrate custom mechanical systems for sensors, computing, and autonomous hardware
• Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate designs to validate performance and manufacturability
• Lead assembly, validation, and troubleshooting of retrofitted vehicles
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration
• Mentor junior engineers and guide design best practices across the team