# Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles at AeroVect

> United States · Senior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3AAeroVect%3A63be4174-870e-4ffa-95e5-fa6f3ed4b075 (read 2026-11-07).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [AeroVect](https://alderhq.app/companies/aerovect)
- Location text: South San Francisco, CA
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: South San Francisco, CA")
- Posted: 2026-07-14 (116 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/AeroVect/63be4174-870e-4ffa-95e5-fa6f3ed4b075

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $144k–$180k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 1042): p25 $182k, median $205k, p75 $229k

## Description (the employer's text)

### Who We Are

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com.

### The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll design and integrate mechanical systems that enable autonomous driving on production vehicles. You’ll take full ownership of projects, from concept to integration, working hands-on to bring robust, production-ready solutions to life. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role where you’ll shape the foundation of our upcoming hardware design and integration efforts.

### You Will

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

### You Have

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

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