Atoms
Mechanical Engineer
$182K–$280K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted May 9, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of non-internship professional Mechanical Design Engineering experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field is required.
About the job
Designs and validates mechanical packaging and electromechanical integrations for autonomous transport platforms, scaling prototype components into production-ready vehicle hardware.
What you'll do
- Design and integrate sensor and compute packaging, drive-by-wire systems, PCB enclosures, and low-voltage routing on passenger vehicles.
- Develop CAD models, production drawings, bills of materials, installation manuals, and manufacturing-ready designs; collaborate with internal teams and vendors.
- Build prototypes and conduct physical testing to validate durability, shock absorption, thermal performance, and reliability.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.
- Minimum 5+ years of non-internship professional Mechanical Design Engineering experience.
- Hands-on 3D CAD modeling experience with software such as SolidWorks, Catia or NX.
- Experience building, assembling, and troubleshooting complex assemblies; knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal stamping, and injection molding.
Nice to have
- Experience or deep familiarity integrating hardware onto automotive platforms, mobile robotics, or heavy mechatronic equipment.
- Experience producing engineering drawings and component documentation using GD&T where applicable.
Pay
$182,000 - $280,000 per year (base salary; currency not stated)
Tools
SolidWorks, Catia, NX, CNC machining, sheet metal stamping, injection molding, GD&T, 3D printing
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