Senior Structural Design Engineer — Body & Frame

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Job summary

A cutting-edge robotics company based in San Francisco seeks an experienced engineer to design and develop vehicle structures for all-terrain use. With a focus on innovation and durability, the position requires hands-on experience in mechanical systems and proficiency in 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks. Candidates should be adept at FEA and fabrication processes. Competitive annual compensation ranges from $115,000 - $150,000, depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and building structural mechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD with disciplined approach.
• Experience using FEA and simulation tools to inform design decisions.
• Practical experience with fabrication processes like welding and machining.
• Solid understanding of materials and their structural applications.
• Experience designing for harsh environments including corrosion.
• Ability to think in systems and achieve design integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the vehicle body for extreme conditions.
• Own structural performance from concept through prototype.
• Engineer frame systems optimizing stiffness-to-weight ratio.
• Drive rapid prototyping efforts translating CAD to builds.
• Design robust joints and interfaces for harsh environments.

Skills

Design and build structural mechanical systems

3D CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)

FEA and simulation tool experience (ANSYS, ADAMS)

Fabrication processes (welding, machining, sheet metal)

Understanding of materials' trade-offs

Design for harsh environments

Systems thinking in design integration

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

ANSYS

ADAMS

Job description

A cutting-edge robotics company based in San Francisco seeks an experienced engineer to design and develop vehicle structures for all-terrain use. With a focus on innovation and durability, the position requires hands-on experience in mechanical systems and proficiency in 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks. Candidates should be adept at FEA and fabrication processes. Competitive annual compensation ranges from $115,000 - $150,000, depending on experience and skills.