Mechanical Engineer in San Francisco

Energy Jobline ZR; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ouster in San Francisco is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to develop mechanical systems for our digital LiDAR products. You will own multi-domain mechanical design, including opto-mechanical and electrical integration, and collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver robust, scalable hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in SolidWorks, and experience with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing multi-domain highly integrated mechanical systems such as opto-mechanical, electrical integration, or hydraulics.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Able to work in a self-driven and demanding start-up atmosphere.
• Excellent hands‑on assembly and failure analysis abilities.
• Able to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical component and subsystem design from R&D through NPI and into sustaining.
• Own CAD assemblies and engineering drawings with full revision control.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, optical, and systems teams to deliver fully integrated products.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing to ensure designs are reliable and producible at high volumes.
• Support design validation, testing, root cause and corrective action on hardware failures.

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Opto-mechanical

Python scripting

Cross-functional teamwork

FEA/CFD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Mechanical Engineer to develop mechanical systems for our current and future digital lidar products. The ideal candidate would have experience with multi-domain mechanical projects such as electrical/mechanical integrations or opto-mechanical design. They should be comfortable working with other departments such as Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality/Reliability as well as with external suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own mechanical component and subsystem design from R&D through NPI and into sustaining


• Own CAD assemblies and engineering drawings with full revision control


• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, optical, and systems teams to deliver fully integrated products


• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing to ensure designs are reliable and producible at high volumes


• Support design validation, testing, root cause and corrective action on hardware failures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field


• Experience designing multi-domain highly integrated mechanical systems such as opto-mechanical, electrical integration, or hydraulics


• Proficiency in SolidWorks


• Able to work in a self-driven and demanding start-up atmosphere


• Excellent hands‑on assembly and failure analysis abilities


• Able to travel occasionally

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• GD&T proficiency and tolerance stack-up analysis


• Familiarity designing for harsh environments (thermal, vibration, ingress)


• Familiarity with FEA and/or CFD thermal simulation


• Familiarity with multiple functional areas/disciplines, such as manufacturing, reliability, testing, and design.


• Ability to work in a highly cross-functional team


• Knowledge of Statical Process Control.


• Python scripting experience

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($115,000-$150,000)

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of , , , or , , , , -, , , , military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know