Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles
- LocationSouth San Francisco - Onsite
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary155k to 190k USD a year
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted10 November 2026
- SourceAeroVect's careers page (Ashby)
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At a glance
- Experience4+ years
- Skills and toolsSolidWorks
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About the role
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 http://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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