Structural Systems Engineer
What You'll Do
● Serve as the in-house structural authority for all volumetric modular designs, primarily
light gauge steel.
● Perform and review calculations to ensure compliance with state and local building code
requirements.
● Develop and maintain standard structural details and repeatable assemblies optimized
for factory-built construction.
● Design structural systems that account for lifting, rigging, and transportation loads,
including craning and over-the-road transit.
● Develop repeatable shipping and handling strategies that reduce cost and simplify
logistics while preserving structural performance.
● Support integration of structural systems with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and
architectural layouts.
● Contribute to 3D modeling workflows and the development of reusable structural libraries
in collaboration with the broader engineering team.
● Work crossfunctionally to enable Design for Assembly (DFA) by supporting fixture/jig
design and sequencing in collaboration with factory teams.
● Provide cross-functional technical leadership during design reviews, prototyping, and
early product trials.
Qualifications:
● Minimum of 7 years of experience in structural engineering, ideally with a California
Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
● Modular construction experience in factory builds, multi-mod, stackable and/or other
hands on related experience.
● Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related field.
● Proven expertise in cold-formed steel framing, connection detailing, and structural code
compliance (IBC, ASCE 7, AISI, AISC).
● Experience applying Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM)
principles in real-world production environments.
● Proficiency in structural analysis tools such as RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, or similar.
● Familiarity with 3D modeling tools such as Onshape, SolidWorks, Inventor, or Revit;
must be comfortable reviewing models and contributing to digital design workflows.
● Demonstrated understanding of modular transportation loads, craning/lifting
requirements, and regulatory constraints for road transport in California.
● Hands-on mindset with willingness to travel to and engage with the factory floor to
validate design intent.
● Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with
architecture, permitting, and factory teams.
What We're Looking For
● Minimum of 7 years of experience in structural engineering, ideally with a California
Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
● Modular construction experience in factory builds, multi-mod, stackable and/or other
hands on related experience.
● Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related field.
● Proven expertise in cold-formed steel framing, connection detailing, and structural code
compliance (IBC, ASCE 7, AISI, AISC).
● Experience applying Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
principles in real-world environments.
● Proficiency in structural analysis tools such as RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, or similar.
● Familiarity with 3D modeling tools such as Onshape, SolidWorks, Inventor, or Revit;
must be comfortable reviewing models and contributing to digital design workflows.
● Demonstrated understanding of modular transportation loads, craning/lifting
requirements, and regulatory constraints for road transport in California.
● Hands-on mindset with willingness to travel to and engage with the factory floor to
validate design intent and troubleshoot manufacturing issues in realtime.
● Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with
architecture, permitting, and factory teams.
● Ability to travel to our factory in Mexico up to 25-40%.
What We Offer
● Salary range of $150-170K and performance-based bonuses.
● Hybrid work schedule with 3 days each week in our Redwood City office.
● Snacks and Lunch on in-office days
● Early stage employee equity.
● Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance.
● 401k eligibility after 6 months.
● Flexible PTO policy.
How to Apply
If you're excited to support Samara’s mission and have the skills to match, we’d love to hear
from you. Please submit your resume and a brief letter of introduction to our team.
Let’s build something extraordinary—together.