Structural Engineer

Atoms•San Francisco, CA

44d•$182,000 - $214,000•Onsite

About The Position

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that. Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive. This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale. We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life. If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

Requirements

7–10 years of structural engineering experience, including design of low-rise, light industrial, or site/civil-adjacent structures
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability to obtain additional state licensure/reciprocity as needed
Demonstrated experience with foundation design and support structures for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure facilities
Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC design standards, with exposure to local/state amendments
Experience preparing permit-ready structural drawings and managing AHJ plan review cycles
Comfort working across multiple, fast-moving business lines and adapting structural standards to different facility types

Nice To Haves

Commercial real estate, industrial/warehouse structural design, site civil or foundation engineering
Food service or commercial kitchen facility development, modular/prefabricated building systems
Multi-site infrastructure programs (retail, logistics, energy, or transportation) requiring repeatable structural standards across a fast-scaling portfolio

Responsibilities

Lead structural design and analysis across Atoms' physical infrastructure ventures, including kitchen and food production facilities, industrial and logistics buildings, and EV/AV charging and support infrastructure.
Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications for permit submittal across multiple jurisdictions and business lines.
Perform geotechnical review and foundation design in coordination with soils engineers and site civil teams.
Partner with Architecture, Civil, Construction, and Facility Tech teams across Atoms' portfolio companies to resolve structural conflicts and keep designs constructible and cost-effective.
Conduct structural site assessments and existing-conditions evaluations for retrofit, adaptive reuse, and rapid buildout projects.
Evaluate vendor and manufacturer structural submittals (prefabricated structures, equipment enclosures, modular systems) for code compliance and site suitability.
Build and refine standardized structural details and design templates that can be reused across Atoms' different business lines to support rapid, repeatable deployment across markets.