Gradient Robotics
Mechanical Engineer Intern (Winter 2027)
San Francisco · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 1–4 years; exceptional new grads with strong project or internship work are welcome.
About the job
Own a mechanical subassembly from initial design through analysis, fabrication, assembly, testing, and validation for Gradient Robotics’ autonomous robots.
What you'll do
- Design and validate a subassembly, including hand calculations, tolerance stack-ups, fastener and material selection, and basic FEA.
- Fabricate, assemble, and test parts on fixtures and robots; revise designs in response to test feedback.
- Partner with the engineering team on high-priority work.
What they ask for
- 1–4 years of mechanical design experience; exceptional new grads with strong project or internship work are welcome.
- Fundamentals in statics, materials, tolerance analysis, fasteners, and basic FEA.
- Experience building things, such as through student teams, shipped products, or working prototypes.
- Hands-on machining experience and ability to work on-site in San Francisco 5 days/week (6 days/week if needed during crunch time).
Nice to have
- Experience at a hardware, robotics, aerospace, or automotive company.
- CAM experience (Fusion 360), comfort programming toolpaths, or comfort using AI tools to multiply output.
Tools
FEA, Fusion 360
AI focus
Use AI tools to multiply personal output; listed as a preferred qualification.
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