Senior Mechanical Engineer - Electromechanical Systems (On-Site, Equity)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Knightscope is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical design across multiple hardware programs, from concept through production, at our Sunnyvale HQ. You will integrate electronics with mechanical systems, manage enclosure design, and drive thermals and packaging across the product family.

The role requires a hands-on, independent engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and collaborates with electrical, software, and systems teams to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in product development with electromechanical hardware ownership.
• Experience taking multiple hardware products from concept to production.
• Experience with soft goods, wearables, or body-worn products preferred.
• Experience designing mechanical systems that integrate electronics.
• Proficiency in CAD tools SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Thermal design experience in compact, sealed enclosures.
• Hands-on prototyping in fast-paced, early-stage programs.
• Experience with various manufacturing techniques.
• Strong cross-functional communication.
• Roll-up-the-sleeves attitude; mentoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electromechanical HW

CAD: SolidWorks

Thermal design

Prototyping

Cross-functional

Mentoring

Education

B.S./M.S. Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Knightscope is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical design across multiple hardware programs, from concept through production, at our Sunnyvale HQ. You will integrate electronics with mechanical systems, manage enclosure design, and drive thermals and packaging across the product family.

The role requires a hands-on, independent engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and collaborates with electrical, software, and systems teams to deliver robust solutions.