Senior Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Systems

AeroVect

South San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

AeroVect is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and integrate mechanical systems for autonomous driving on production vehicles. You will own projects from concept to integration, working hands-on to deliver robust, production-ready solutions in a fast-paced startup setting.

You will design custom mechanical systems for sensors and computing, prototype and test designs, lead vehicle retrofits, and mentor junior engineers while partnering with cross-functional teams across hardware and

Qualifications

4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience.
Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) and strong DFM/DFA knowledge.
Experience with prototyping, fabrication, and mechanical testing.
Understanding of structural, thermal, and packaging considerations for vehicle systems.
Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Excellent collaboration and communication in a fast-moving, startup environment.

Responsibilities

Design and integrate custom mechanical systems for sensors, computing, and autonomous hardware.
Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate designs to validate performance and manufacturability.
Lead assembly, validation, and troubleshooting of retrofitted vehicles.
Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration.
Mentor junior engineers and guide design best practices across the team.