Staff Vehicle & Propulsion Architect - Systems Integration Lead

Knightscope, Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Knightscope, Inc in Sunnyvale is seeking a Staff Vehicle and Propulsion Architecture Engineer to lead top-level vehicle architecture and powertrain integration for four-wheeled autonomous platforms. The role involves managing the CAD assembly, focusing on manufacturability and serviceability while balancing performance and cost.

Successful candidates will have over 10 years of automotive experience and a strong foundation in mechanical engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary up to $210,000, stock options, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of automotive experience in vehicle design.
• Strong technical background in body structures and electric motors.
• Hands-on experience in prototype development and vehicle validation.

Responsibilities

• Own the top-level CAD assembly of a four-wheeled vehicle platform.
• Define and execute vehicle level requirements and testing.
• Collaborate with engineers on packaging and interface issues.

Skills

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

System design

Automotive experience

3D CAD (Solidworks)

Electric motors

Prototype development

Cross-functional integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Vector/ETAS/New Eagle tools (CANape, INCA, RaptorCAL)

MATLAB/Simulink/RaptorDEV

Job description

Knightscope, Inc in Sunnyvale is seeking a Staff Vehicle and Propulsion Architecture Engineer to lead top-level vehicle architecture and powertrain integration for four-wheeled autonomous platforms. The role involves managing the CAD assembly, focusing on manufacturability and serviceability while balancing performance and cost.

Successful candidates will have over 10 years of automotive experience and a strong foundation in mechanical engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary up to $210,000, stock options, and comprehensive health benefits.