Senior Mechanical Research Engineer - Structural Dynamics

Gridware; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Alternating day off

Off the Grid paid break

Commuter allowance

Company-paid training

Job summary

Gridware is looking for a Senior Mechanical Research Engineer in San Francisco to lead mechanical sensing for edge grid intelligence products. The ideal candidate should have a PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering with extensive experience in vibrations and dynamics, as well as a strong track record in mechanical measurements and signal quality. This role involves developing mechanical sensing requirements, validating sensor performance, and collaborating with engineers across fields. Benefits include health coverage, paid parental leave, and unique employee perks.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years or MS with 6+ years of experience in mechanical sensing.
• Strong fundamentals in vibrations and dynamics.
• Experience in developing mechanical sensing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical sensing performance requirements and evaluate new sensors.
• Root-cause mechanical sensor signal issues using telemetry analysis.
• Characterize how infrastructure affects mechanical signal behavior.

Skills

Vibrations

Dynamics

Mechanical measurements

Python

MATLAB

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical judgment

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Accelerometers

IMUs

Job description

Gridware is looking for a Senior Mechanical Research Engineer in San Francisco to lead mechanical sensing for edge grid intelligence products. The ideal candidate should have a PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering with extensive experience in vibrations and dynamics, as well as a strong track record in mechanical measurements and signal quality. This role involves developing mechanical sensing requirements, validating sensor performance, and collaborating with engineers across fields. Benefits include health coverage, paid parental leave, and unique employee perks.