Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

a16z-speedrun • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Electrical / Mechanical Engineer designs mechanical and electrical systems for electronics and controls on heavy equipment. The role integrates hardware with existing vehicle systems and autonomy software, and supports prototype builds, vehicle integration, and field testing. The engineer produces design documentation for manufacturing and service and collaborates with autonomy, software, and operations teams to deliver robust systems.

Requirements

• A solid foundation in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Experience designing or integrating electromechanical systems.
• Ability to produce clear mechanical and electrical documentation.
• Comfort working from concept through prototype and real-world testing.
• Familiarity with CAD.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Experience with electrical systems design, including power distribution, wiring, and control interfaces.
• Experience integrating electromechanical systems.
• Experience with electronic design automation (EDA) tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on mobile, industrial, or heavy equipment platforms.
• Hands-on vehicle integration or field testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, mounts, and enclosures for electronics and controls on heavy equipment.
• Design electrical systems, including power distribution, wiring, and control interfaces.
• Integrate hardware with existing vehicle systems and autonomy software.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle integration, and field testing.
• Create design documentation, including CAD, schematics, and bills of materials, for manufacturing and service.
• Collaborate with autonomy, software, and operations teams to deliver robust systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed