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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles

aerovect

South San Francisco, CA Full-time$144k–$180k / year Posted 4w ago
Market rate. This role pays around the $170k median for similar USD roles (55 comparable postings in our corpus).
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WHO WE ARE AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com. The Role As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll design and integrate mechanical systems that enable autonomous driving on production vehicles. You’ll take full ownership of projects, from concept to integration, working hands-on to bring robust, production-ready solutions to life. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role where you’ll shape the foundation of our upcoming hardware design and integration efforts. You Will * 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 You Have * 4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience * Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) and 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

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