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Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle
Houston, TX +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 2, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX
Houston, Texas, United States - Experience
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in the automotive or autonomous vehicle industry.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
About the job
Designs, prototypes, tests, and supports the integration and retrofitting of mechanical systems for autonomous vehicle platforms.
What you'll do
- Design, simulate, prototype, and validate vehicle components such as sensor racks, brackets, and sensor-cleaning systems.
- Collaborate across engineering teams and with fabrication suppliers to integrate, test, and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
- Establish truck-retrofitting procedures and quality standards, maintain SOPs and BOMs, and train technicians.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
- Hands-on fabrication skills, including 3D printing and use of power and hand tools.
- Proficiency in CAD software and experience with CAE and other simulation tools.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with autonomous vehicle systems, robotics and mechatronics, sensor integration, or additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.
Tools
SolidWorks, CATIA, CAE, 3D printing
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