Mechanical Engineer - Opto-Mechanical Lidar Systems

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

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.