Senior Mechanical Engineer: End-to-End Precision Hardware

Gradient Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradient Robotics in San Francisco seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own a core mechanical subsystem from concept through fabrication and assembly. You will drive designs and coordinate with controls and software to ensure seamless hardware integration, with a focus on precision motion and robust validation.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, fast iteration, and ownership of critical subsystems, with on-site presence in San Francisco and opportunities to impact AI infrastructure at scale.

Qualifications

• Ownership of mechanical subsystems from concept to fabrication.
• Strong hands-on experience with hardware and prototyping.
• Ability to validate designs through testing and iteration.

Responsibilities

• Own core mechanical subsystem end-to-end from concept to fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinate with controls and software to ensure hardware integrates seamlessly.
• Design for precision motion, structure, and validation; onsite SF work.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hands-on hardware

Systems integration

Prototyping

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

FEA

3D printing

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Gradient Robotics in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own a core mechanical subsystem end to end. You will drive designs from concept through fabrication and assembly, coordinating with controls and software to ensure hardware integrates seamlessly.

The role rewards deep hands-on work, fast iteration, and ownership of precision motion, structural design, and validation. On-site presence in SF is required, with opportunities to impact AI infrastructure at scale.