Associate Mechanical Engineer

CoStar; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Job summary

CoStar Group is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer for Sunnyvale, CA, to contribute on hardware projects within the Manufacturing Engineering Operations team. You will own projects end-to-end, including concept, build, testing, and validation, interfacing with mentors across mech, software, and electrical disciplines.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, data-driven analysis, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable major.
• Expected graduation date December 2026 - June 2027.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• At least 2 months of prior relevant internship or co-op experience.

Responsibilities

• Own one hardware project end to end, from concept through build and validation, and present it at internship end.
• Design and assemble electromechanical hardware across subsystems.
• Extract performance data and process into actionable results.
• Apply mechanical and software/electrical engineering skills to solve problems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mentors and engineers.

Skills

CAD Proficiency

Python

MATLAB

Data Analysis

Prototyping

Wiring & Assembly

Written & Verbal Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Associate Mechanical Engineer - Sunnyvale, CA

Company Overview: CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. Learn more about CoStar.

Role Description

At CoStar Group, we invest in early-career talent by providing hands-on learning opportunities, meaningful responsibilities, and clear pathways for professional growth. You'll be empowered to contribute ideas, solve complex challenges, and develop both the technical and collaborative skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. As a Fortune 500 company with a track record of growth and stability, CoStar Group offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, performance-based career advancement, and the opportunity to help shape products that serve millions of users. Our Manufacturing Engineering Operations team builds and supports the automation, test, and assembly processes behind Matterport's devices and product lines. Over an eight-week, in-person internship, you will own a single project from start to finish and present your results to the team at the end. The project will center on automation, test fixture design, or performance analysis for our hardware development, and will draw on both your mechanical engineering skills and your software and electrical instincts. That mechatronics blend is why this role matters: you should be comfortable working around a PCB, assembling electromechanical devices, sensors, and pulling data off hardware to analyze it. The work will be scoped to your level but genuinely challenging. You will have a team of experienced engineers to guide you through our processes and procedures, dedicated mentors on your project, and an open, cross-functional culture where you can ask questions of anyone, from fellow interns to Sr. Staff engineers. This position is located in Sunnyvale, CA.

What You'll do:

• Own one hardware project end to end, from concept through build and validation, and present it at the close of the internship.
• Design and assemble electromechanical hardware, working across all hardware sub-systems.
• Extract performance data from hardware systems and process it into useful, actionable results.
• Apply both mechanical and software/electrical engineering skills to solve real manufacturing or design problems.
• Work cross-functional with experienced engineers and mentors, learning our processes, procedures, and product lines along the way.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited, not-for-profit university or college in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable major.
• Must have an expected graduation date of December 2026 - June 2027.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• At least 2 months of previous relevant internship or co-op experience.
• Proficiency with a CAD package (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar).
• Hands-on aptitude: comfortable prototyping, wiring, assembling, and troubleshooting hardware.
• Comfort extracting and analyzing data with Python, MATLAB, or Excel, plus clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to discuss prior internship, project, or academic work, including the problem solved, technical approach, collaboration, and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications and Experiences:

• Working knowledge of mechatronics fundamentals: sensors, actuators, motor control, and basic electronics.
• Experience with microcontrollers or embedded platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar).
• Exposure to a manufacturing, production, or lab environment.
• Coursework or projects in mechanical design, robotics, automation, sensors, or precision motion systems.
• Interest in learning new technologies and building high-quality hardware.
• Demonstrated initiative and collaboration through academic, internship, extracurricular, or team-based experiences.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.
• Exposure to AI, frameworks, or other technical tools through coursework, projects, internships, or personal learning.

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
• Access to CoStar Group's Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

• Base Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 annually

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing