Senior Mechanical Engineer - Precision Motion & 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 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.