Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles

Aerovect
United States
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mechanical engineers with hands-on experience in autonomous systems working in the aviation and ground handling industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years of mechanical design experience and a background in vehicle systems integration
    — “4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience”
  • Individuals who thrive in fast-paced, startup environments with a collaborative culture
    — “highly collaborative, fast-paced role”
  • Engineers familiar with DFM/DFA and capable of rapid prototyping and testing
    — “Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) and strong DFM/DFA knowledge”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong ability to troubleshoot and validate retrofitted vehicles
    — “Lead assembly, validation, and troubleshooting of retrofitted vehicles”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with structural and thermal analysis of vehicle systems in your resume and interviews
    — “Understanding of structural, thermal, and packaging considerations for vehicle systems”
  • Showcase your ability to own projects from concept to integration in your portfolio or work history
    — “take full ownership of projects, from concept to integration”
  • Emphasize your experience with prototyping and testing in a startup or agile environment
    — “Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate designs to validate performance”
  • Demonstrate leadership experience, especially in mentoring junior engineers
    — “Mentor junior engineers and guide design best practices across the team”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design and integrate mechanical systems for autonomous vehicles
  • lead assembly and validation
Typical background
4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical DesignCAD ToolsDfm/dfaPrototypingFabricationMechanical TestingStructural ConsiderationsThermal ConsiderationsPackaging Considerations

Preferred

Autonomous Driving

Stack & domain

CADSolidworksDFMDFAPrototypingFabricationMechanical TestingStructuralThermalPackagingCollaborationCommunicationAutonomous VehiclesGround Handling

About the role

Original posting from Aerovect via Ashby

WHO WE ARE

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com http://www.aerovect.com.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll design and integrate mechanical systems that enable autonomous driving on production vehicles. You’ll take full ownership of projects, from concept to integration, working hands-on to bring robust, production-ready solutions to life. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role where you’ll shape the foundation of our upcoming hardware design and integration efforts.

You Will

  • Design and integrate custom mechanical systems for sensors, computing, and autonomous hardware
  • Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate designs to validate performance and manufacturability
  • Lead assembly, validation, and troubleshooting of retrofitted vehicles
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide design best practices across the team

You Have

  • 4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) and strong DFM/DFA knowledge
  • Experience with prototyping, fabrication, and mechanical testing
  • Understanding of structural, thermal, and packaging considerations for vehicle systems
  • Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
  • Excellent collaboration and communication in a fast-moving, startup environment

Source: Aerovect careers (Ashby)

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