Mechanical Engineer

You will contribute throughout the product design lifecycle for self-driving vehicles. You will design and integrate mechanical systems for external sensor suites, compute assemblies, and vehicle interiors; perform structural and thermal analysis; validate designs from components through integrated vehicles; and support sensor testing in demanding vehicle environments.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical engineering development of Applied Vehicles
• Contribute to mechanical designs for external sensor suites, compute assemblies, and vehicle interiors
• Perform structural and thermal analysis of mechanical designs
• Own system design, analysis, and validation from component through fully integrated vehicle levels
• Design for scalability and manufacturability
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure designs meet requirements
• Support testing and evaluation of cameras, radars, and lidars

Requirements

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience designing hardware and shipping products
• Experience in FEA/CAE
• Experience with hardware reliability and testing
• CNC, machining, metalworking, and welding experience
• Experience with automotive repair and maintenance
• Experience working with AV components including lidars, radars, and cameras
• Experience designing, drawing, and prototyping custom harness cables
• Familiarity with CAD, preferably SolidWorks, for 3D model design or modification
• Ability to set up devices under test and execute test scripts
• Ability to produce detailed test, maintenance, safety, and process documentation
• Ability to design, fabricate, and assemble custom test fixtures

Benefits

• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off