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Mechanical Engineer

Sunnyvale💼 Full-time💰 $110,000–$110,000🗓 2026-07-05 → 2026-09-25

Core

Designing and validating mechanical systems for self-driving vehicles, including sensor suites, compute assemblies, and vehicle interiors in harsh environments.

Role type

Mechanical Engineer (Hardware/Systems)

Builds

Self-driving vehicle hardware, sensor integration, and custom test fixtures

Domain

Autonomous Vehicles / Robotics / Automotive

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

FEA/CAE, hardware reliability testing, CNC/machining, CAD (SolidWorks), structural analysis, thermal analysis, IQC inspection, custom harness design

Preferred skills

NVH analysis, automotive repair/maintenance, AV component experience (LiDAR/Radar/Camera)

Responsibilities

Support mechanical engineering development of Applied Vehicles; contribute to mechanical design of external sensor suite, compute assembly, and interior; perform structural and thermal analysis; own design, analysis, and validation from component to fully integrated vehicle; design with focus on scalability and manufacturability; work cross-functionally to meet organizational needs

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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