Senior Mechanical Engineer: Electromechanical Systems Lead

Knightscope; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary: $170,000 - $185,000

Equity: Stock options

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401

Location: Sunnyvale HQ on-site

Job summary

Knightscope is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical engineering across multiple hardware programs, including H1, K1, and K7. You will own mechanical design, component integration, and enclosure development from early prototype through production readiness.

You will work cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems engineers in a fast-paced, gate-driven product development environment, set technical direction, and play a critical role in shaping a portfolio of

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in product development with independent ownership of electromechanical hardware programs from concept through production.
• Experience designing mechanical systems that integrate electronics.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion360).
• Familiarity with thermal design and management in compact, sealed enclosures.
• Hands-on prototyping experience in fast-paced, early-stage programs with ambiguous requirements.
• Experience with different manufacturing techniques and materials.
• Strong cross-functional communication and ability to mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Drive mechanical design and integration across H1, K1, and K7 programs through all phases of product development.
• Evaluate and integrate electrical components across product form factors.
• Develop enclosure, mounting, and packaging solutions for compute, sensors, and power systems.
• Identify and manage thermal, structural, and ergonomic constraints in electromechanical systems.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and system engineering teams to resolve cross-functional trade-offs.
• Support development of test plans, fixtures, and validation activities for product performance and reliability.
• Work with external partners and vendors to support design and manufacturing.
• Contribute to scalable product development processes and best practices.
• Set mechanical engineering direction across programs and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

10+ years experience

Electromechanical hardware ownership

Cross-functional communication

Hands-on prototyping

Mentoring engineers

Education

B.S. or M.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Knightscope is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical engineering across multiple hardware programs, including H1, K1, and K7. You will own mechanical design, component integration, and enclosure development from early prototype through production readiness.

You will work cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems engineers in a fast-paced, gate-driven product development environment, set technical direction, and play a critical role in shaping a portfolio of