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AeroVect · 2 months ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Autonomous Vehicles)

positionSouth San Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date4+ years exp

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will design and integrate mechanical systems that enable autonomous driving on production vehicles while taking full ownership of projects from concept to integration.

AerospaceAir TransportationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsManufacturingRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Mechanical design experienceCAD tools proficiencyPrototypingFabricationMechanical testingProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Company

AeroVect

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AeroVect develops airport automation systems that use embodied AI to manage baggage and cargo logistics on the airfield.
dateFounded in 2020
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://aerovect.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$27M
Key Investors
Nava VenturesOutsiders Fund
2024-09-19Series A· $18M
2022-07-01Seed· $7M
2021-05-08Pre Seed· $2M

Leadership Team

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Raymond Wang
Co-Founder, CEO
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