Mechanical Engineering Intern - Build Robotic Sensor Kits

moss robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

moss.inc is seeking a Mechanical Engineering candidate to drive hardware development for robotic sensor kits. You will own projects across structural design, thermal management, and packaging for rugged deployments in field environments.

You will guide the full hardware development cycle from concept CAD through rapid prototyping, testing, and supplier coordination, collaborating closely with perception, robotics, and electrical teams. Interns and full-time engineers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware experience demonstrated outside classwork.
• Understanding of structural analysis and failure modes in mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with CAD and FEA modeling tools.
• Solid understanding of GD&T principles.
• Ability to make engineering trade-offs with partial information.
• Experience integrating sensors, compute, and power into hardware.
• Experience building, assembling, and debugging hardware.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize new mechanical architectures for robotic systems in harsh environments.
• Lead design reviews with suppliers and partners.
• Develop enclosure systems for thermal management, vibration resistance, and weather protection.
• Perform tolerance analysis and DFM reviews with manufacturing teams.
• Own prototype builds and field-test validation.
• Collaborate with perception, robotics, and electrical teams for full-system integration.

Skills

Hardware skills

CAD

FEA modeling

GD&T

First-principles trade-offs

Sensors integration

Prototype builds

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

moss.inc is seeking a Mechanical Engineering candidate to drive hardware development for robotic sensor kits. You will own projects across structural design, thermal management, and packaging for rugged deployments in field environments.

You will guide the full hardware development cycle from concept CAD through rapid prototyping, testing, and supplier coordination, collaborating closely with perception, robotics, and electrical teams. Interns and full-time engineers are welcome to apply.