AV Hardware Mechanical Engineer

Quick Facts

Base pay range (reasonably expected): $120,270–$180,410

Description

You will be responsible for the research, design, and delivery of autonomous hardware solutions that enable the autonomy system. This work spans electronics and sensor packaging, technology development, and vehicle integrations to support customer programs, developing hardware that safely and reliably enables L4 autonomy across platforms, use cases, and operational conditions.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering design, development, and release of autonomous hardware necessary to enable the autonomy system across customer platforms.
• Lead specification and integration in collaboration with vehicle partners to ensure platform integrations meet performance needs and satisfy customer product requirements.
• Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to develop and execute sensing and electronics architecture for self-driving robots designed for mass deployment on public roads.
• Lead benchmarking efforts for performance, integration, and reliability of available electronics technologies that drive internal make vs. buy decisions.
• Own identification of key suppliers to bring ideas from concept to production readiness.
• Manage designed parts and assemblies through proof-of-concept validation up through production readiness.
• Drive part quality improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency improvements.
• Communicate technical decisions, development plans, and ongoing issues to management.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design with a proven track record on design, build, and test of electro-mechanical hardware.
• Experience working across the entire production pipeline from personally hand building prototypes to working with quality and manufacturing teams in mass production factory environments.
• Experience using manufacturing processes from small scale to high volume: rapid prototyping, sheet metal, injection molding, machining, and casting.
• Experience designing for a wide range of materials, creating optimal geometry based on cost, weight, strength/durability, and thermal analysis, using both FEA and hand calculations.
• Experience working with reliability teams to create and execute test plans that validate designs.
• Experience working with fabrication and module vendors to communicate design requirements, incorporate DFM feedback, manage initial production runs, and oversee validation testing.
• Self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills; resourceful with bias towards action.
• Proficiency with CAD; familiarity with UG NX is a plus.
• Willing and able to support infrequent domestic and international travel.

Benefits

Eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.