Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (San Francisco, CA)

Our Customer is a technology company that connects people with the best of their neighborhoods across the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany. They enable local businesses to meet consumers’ needs of ease and convenience, and, in turn, generate new ways for people to earn, work, and live. By building the last-mile logistics infrastructure for local commerce, they’re fulfilling their mission to grow and empower local economies.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on a contract basis to help support our Customer's business needs. This role is on-site in San Francisco, CA.

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Responsibilities:

• Invent, prototype, and test mechanical systems, structures, and mechanisms, including CAD modeling and documentation
• Rapidly evaluate the technical viability of ideas within business constraints
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs
• Produce prototypes, simulations, and proof-of-concept builds to validate concepts and influence major architectural decisions
• Apply FEA tools and analysis to inform design decisions
• Drive projects from concept to production in fast-paced, high-ownership environments

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience, preferably in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or other high-volume and safety-critical environments
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent, and familiarity with GD&T drawing standards
• Strong understanding of materials, fasteners, tolerancing, and thermal/structural considerations
• Proficiency with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation) with demonstrated application to real-world designs
• Experience taking products from concept to production
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Experience shipping hardware at scale in safety-critical applications
• Personal portfolio of side projects that demonstrate engineering passion
• Appreciation for craftsmanship and elegant design
• Ability to thrive in high-integrity, high-ownership, and high-impact environments

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.