Senior Mechanical Engineer — Fast-Paced Prototyping, 4/10

Motivo Engineering, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Generous vacation

4/10 work week

Profit-sharing bonuses

Health insurance

Job summary

Motivo Engineering, LLC is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead hands-on design and in-house build of advanced electro-mechanical systems.

You will work on rapid prototyping and complete vehicle-level projects across mobility, aerospace, robotics, and clean energy sectors. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, design validation, and delivering high-quality solutions within tight project timelines.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering required; MS preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of direct engineering experience in automotive industry or engineering services.
• Formula SAE Team Lead experience preferred.
• Must be a generalist with systems-level design experience.
• Ability to multi-task with budget and timing awareness.
• Startup/small business experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate complex systems across engineering disciplines.
• Generate and edit top-level system architecture and detailed drawings.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing and build activities.
• Present results and recommendations to internal teams and customers.
• Mentor new engineers and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

CAD modeling

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Client communication

Mentorship

Rapid prototyping

Startup experience

Education

BS in engineering

MS or higher preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/E (Creo)

UG-NX

CATIA V5

Job description

Motivo Engineering, LLC is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead hands-on design and in-house build of advanced electro-mechanical systems.

You will work on rapid prototyping and complete vehicle-level projects across mobility, aerospace, robotics, and clean energy sectors. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, design validation, and delivering high-quality solutions within tight project timelines.