Mechanical Engineer (New Grad 2027)

Eight Sleep • San Francisco, CA

1d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eight Sleep is seeking new-grad mechanical engineers to develop products from concept through production. The role is part of a small, mission-driven team and offers significant ownership over engineering decisions and opportunities for career growth. The position is based in the San Francisco office five days per week, with a target start date of June or July 2027.

The engineer will design, build, and test complex electromechanical systems, including plastic, metal, and soft-goods components that integrate novel sensors and actuators. The role spans the full product-development lifecycle, from brainstorming, CAD, prototyping, and testing through ramp-up to high-volume production in Asia. The engineer will collaborate with electrical engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, and product colleagues, and perform testing and analyses—including thermal, fluid, and structural analyses—to ensure designs meet product goals.

Eight Sleep describes its culture as fast-paced and demanding, with high standards and a strong commitment to execution. The company says its team often works 60 or more hours per week. Employees receive equity participation, their own Pod product, and a package of insurance and other benefits.

Requirements

• Experience with concept development, feasibility studies, and hands-on prototyping.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, NX, or Creo.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, design of experiments (DOE), and quality measuring techniques.
• BSME or equivalent.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Asia as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Simulation experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test complex electromechanical systems, including plastic, metal, and soft-goods components that integrate novel sensors and actuators.
• Help drive designs through the development lifecycle, including brainstorming, CAD, prototyping, testing, and ramp-up to high-volume production in Asia.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, and product team members to develop products from early concepts to mass production.
• Perform testing and analyses, including thermal, fluid, and structural analyses, to ensure designs meet product goals.

Benefits

• Equity participation for every full-time team member, with periodic performance-based equity refreshes.
• A Pod of their own.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible PTO.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Lunch in the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level