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Mechanical Engineer, Mechatronics (Autonomous Vehicle Team)

Foundation
Full-time
On-site
San Francisco, California, United States
$150,000 - $1,000,000 USD yearly
Engineering

Why We Are Hiring for This Role:

  • Design, test, and integrate electric motors, gearboxes, and drivetrain components 
  • Develop and validate custom electromechanical actuators
  • Support prototype builds with hands-on fabrication, test setups, and troubleshooting
  • Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and documentation for mechanical subsystems
  • Collaborate with electrical, software, and controls engineers to integrate hardware into complete vehicle systems
  • Analyze test data to guide design improvements and ensure system reliability in rugged off-road conditions
  • Contribute to rapid prototyping and iteration cycles, from R&D concepts to field deployment


What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

  • Experience designing or testing rotating machinery (motors, transmissions, gearboxes) and/or robotic actuation mechanical design. 
  • Familiarity with sensors, wiring, and electromechanical integration
  • 4–6 years of experience in mechanical design, testing, or integration (robotics, EVs, automotive, aerospace, or mechatronics)
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Onshape, or similar) for electromechanical systems
  • Comfortable with prototyping, test setups, and hands-on troubleshooting in the lab and field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Benefits


We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.


Salary


The annual compensation is expected to be between $150,000 - $1,000,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.