Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle Hardware

AeroVect Technologies Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVect Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and integrate production-ready mechanical systems for autonomous driving on ground support vehicles.

You will own projects end-to-end, from concept through integration, and work hands-on to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions in a fast-paced startup environment. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams, prototype and test designs, and mentor junior engineers while shaping the company’s

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience.
• Strong CAD skills with SolidWorks or similar tools.
• Prototyping, fabrication, and mechanical testing experience.
• Understanding of structural, thermal, and packaging considerations for vehicle systems.
• Ownership mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent collaboration and communication in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate mechanical systems for sensors, computing, and autonomous hardware.
• Prototype, test, and iterate designs for performance and manufacturability.
• Lead assembly, validation, and troubleshooting of retrofitted vehicles.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams for seamless integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote design best practices across the team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Startup mindset

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

AeroVect Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and integrate production-ready mechanical systems for autonomous driving on ground support vehicles.

You will own projects end-to-end, from concept through integration, and work hands-on to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions in a fast-paced startup environment. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams, prototype and test designs, and mentor junior engineers while shaping the company’s