Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles

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

Who We Are

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll design and integrate mechanical systems that enable autonomous driving on production vehicles. You’ll take full ownership of projects, from concept to integration, working hands‑on to bring robust, production‑ready solutions to life. This is a highly collaborative, fast‑paced role where you’ll shape the foundation of our upcoming hardware design and integration efforts.

You Will

• 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

You Have

• 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