Aerovect
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles
South San Francisco - Onsite. Posted 4 days ago
The role
You will design and integrate custom mechanical systems for sensors, computing, and autonomous hardware. You will take ownership of projects from concept to integration to bring production-ready solutions to life.
What you will do
- Design and integrate custom mechanical systems for sensors, computing, and autonomous hardware
- Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate designs to validate performance and manufacturability
- Lead assembly, validation, and troubleshooting of retrofitted vehicles
- Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration
- Mentor junior engineers and guide design best practices across the team
Required qualifications
- 4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience
- Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar)
- Strong DFM/DFA knowledge
- Experience with prototyping, fabrication, and mechanical testing
- Understanding of structural, thermal, and packaging considerations for vehicle systems
- Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent collaboration and communication in a fast-moving, startup environment
About the company
AeroVect is a Series A company transforming ground handling with autonomy. Their customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers.