Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Integration & Product Design

Teleo

Palo Alto, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mechanical engineers comfortable with hands-on vehicle integration and rapid iteration, working in a multidisciplinary team focused on robotics and heavy equipment in Palo Alto, CA.

Best fit for

Mechanical engineers with hands-on experience in vehicle integration and a passion for solving real-world problems.
— “Someone who is not afraid to work directly on heavy construction equipment, take measurements in the field, and turn those observations into fast, well-thought-out, robust designs.”
Candidates who have experience designing structural components for automotive or heavy equipment platforms.
— “Experience designing brackets, mounts, or structural components using sheet metal, machined parts, or weldments”

Things to consider

Travel is a requirement, with potential for on-site field work at construction sites.
— “Willingness to travel ~10% within the US”
The role involves occasional physical work on heavy construction equipment.
— “Comfortable climbing onto heavy construction equipment for measurements, fit-checks, and installation validation”

How to stand out

Emphasize experience with CAD and GD&T in your resume and interviews.
— “Proficiency in CAD (Onshape, SolidWorks, or similar) and working knowledge of GD&T”
Highlight field validation and design iteration successes in your portfolio.
— “Troubleshoot field mechanical integration issues and iterate designs based on manufacturing and field feedback”
Showcase your ability to create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and BOMs.
— “Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for mechanical components”
Demonstrate familiarity with DFM/DFA principles and how they improve product design.
— “Contribute to core product improvements based on field feedback and DFM/DFA”
Include experience with environmental qualification testing and vibration analysis if available.
— “Support environmental qualification testing, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

design vehicle-specific brackets and mounts
support integration of enclosures and sensors
contribute to core product improvements
create and maintain CAD models
support environmental qualification testing

Typical background

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field2+ years of mechanical engineering experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical EngineeringVehicle IntegrationProduct DesignBracket And Mount DesignCAD ProficiencyDfm/dfaHardware IntegrationField WorkTroubleshooting

Preferred

Autonomous SystemsAI

Stack & domain

Mechanical EngineeringVehicle IntegrationProduct DesignCADOnshapeSolidworksGD&TDfm/dfaPlm/pdmEngineering Change ManagementStructural AnalysisFEAVibration AnalysisSheet MetalMachined PartsWeldmentsHardwareFixturesPrototypesCommunicationCross-functional WorkTeamworkProblem SolvingIterationOwnershipFit-checksInstallation ValidationTroubleshootingManufacturing FeedbackField FeedbackAutonomous RobotsConstruction Heavy EquipmentLoadersDozersExcavatorsTrucksAutonomous VehiclesAISoftwareRobotics

About the role

Original posting from Teleo via Lever

Teleo, a Havoc company, is a robotics company that transforms construction heavy equipment, including loaders, dozers, excavators, and trucks, into autonomous robots for commercial and defense applications. Our technology enables a single operator to supervise and control multiple machines simultaneously, delivering significant productivity gains while improving operator safety and comfort.
Teleo was founded by a team of experienced technology leaders who previously led the development of Lyft's Self-Driving Car program and Google Street View. Teleo recently announced its merger with Havoc AI, a fast-growing defense technology company developing coordinated fleets of autonomous maritime vessels.
This is a unique opportunity to join a team building technology with real-world impact. You will work on cutting-edge 100,000-pound autonomous robots and engineer complex systems at the intersection of hardware, software, robotics, and AI.
Role Summary
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design and integrate vehicle-specific brackets, mounts, and mechanical interfaces for Teleo’s autonomy retrofit system across a wide range of heavy equipment platforms. You will also contribute to core product improvements that make our system more reliable, manufacturable, and easier to install in the field.
We are looking for an engineer who is hands-on, rigorous, and detail-oriented. Someone who is not afraid to work directly on heavy construction equipment, take measurements in the field, and turn those observations into fast, well-thought-out, robust designs. You should enjoy solving real-world mechanical problems, iterating quickly, and taking ownership from design through installation.
This is a prime opportunity to join Teleo at a time of rapid growth, with a direct impact on how we scale our technology across new vehicle platforms and sites. It is also an excellent opportunity to grow into broader, multidisciplinary, system-level integration work.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design vehicle-specific brackets, mounts, and mechanical interfaces for sensor and compute integration across diverse heavy equipment platforms
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Support integration of enclosures, sensors, and compute hardware onto new vehicle platforms using established architecture standards
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Contribute to core product improvements, including enclosures, harness routing hardware, and mounting fixtures, based on field feedback and DFM/DFA
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Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for mechanical components
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Support environmental qualification testing, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
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Perform fit-checks and installation validation on physical vehicles, including occasional on-site field work
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Troubleshoot field mechanical integration issues and iterate designs based on manufacturing and field feedback
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
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2+ years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally in vehicle, automotive, or heavy equipment integration
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Experience designing brackets, mounts, or structural components using sheet metal, machined parts, or weldments
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Proficiency in CAD (Onshape, SolidWorks, or similar) and working knowledge of GD&T
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Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles
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Hands-on experience with physical hardware, fixtures, and prototypes
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Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
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Willingness to travel ~10% within the US
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Comfortable climbing onto heavy construction equipment for measurements, fit-checks, and installation validation
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with harness routing, connectors, or environmental sealing (IP-rated enclosures)
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Experience with heavy equipment, automotive, or off-highway vehicles
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Exposure to environmental or vibration/shock testing
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Experience with PLM/PDM systems and engineering change management
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Experience taking a design from prototype through to production
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Experience with structural analysis/FEA or vibration analysis
Teleo is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All qualified people are encouraged to apply.

Source: Teleo careers (Lever)