Senior Solid Mechanics Research Engineer – Sensing

Gridware; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Alternating day off

Two-week paid break per year

Commuter allowance

Company-paid training

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Research Engineer with deep expertise in solid mechanics to develop innovative sensing capabilities. The candidate will design measurement algorithms, lead field validation studies, and mentor team members, bridging theory and practical applications. Applicants should hold a PhD or MS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with significant industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary of $185,000 - $200,000 annually and various benefits including health insurance and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 3+ years of experience, or MS with 6+ years.
• Deep expertise in solid mechanics, able to derive structural models.
• Experience with nonlinear material behavior and its effects on mechanical properties.

Responsibilities

• Design physics-based measurement algorithms.
• Conduct field validation studies.
• Mentor team members on structural mechanics.

Skills

Solid mechanics expertise

Experimental design and analysis

Scientific computing

Technical judgment

Education

PhD or MS in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

A cutting-edge technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Research Engineer with deep expertise in solid mechanics to develop innovative sensing capabilities. The candidate will design measurement algorithms, lead field validation studies, and mentor team members, bridging theory and practical applications. Applicants should hold a PhD or MS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with significant industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary of $185,000 - $200,000 annually and various benefits including health insurance and paid parental leave.