Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

a16z speedrun

• $110K — $130K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering design
  • Strong grounding in electromechanical system integration
  • Skilled in creating technical documentation including CAD and schematics
  • Proven ability to develop designs from concept to real-world application
  • Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) practices

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical components for heavy equipment electronics
  • Develop electrical systems including wiring and power distribution
  • Integrate hardware with vehicle systems and autonomy software
  • Assist in prototype builds and field testing
  • Generate comprehensive design documentation for manufacturing

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
  • Opportunities for hands-on experience and testing
  • Chance to contribute to cutting-edge technology in vehicle systems
  • Engagement in a dynamic industry aiming for innovation and efficiency
Full Job Description
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 clear design documentation (CAD, schematics, BOMs) for manufacturing and service
  • Collaborate with autonomy, software, and operations teams to deliver robust systems

Hard Skills
  • CAD
  • Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM)
  • Electrical systems design (power distribution, wiring, and control interfaces)
  • Electromechanical systems integration
  • Experience in EDA (electronic design automation tools)

Required Background
  • Solid foundation in both mechanical and electrical engineering (MechE + EE)
  • Experience designing or integrating electromechanical systems
  • Ability to produce clean mechanical and electrical documentation
  • Comfortable working from concept through prototype and into real-world testing

Bonus
  • Experience on mobile, industrial, or heavy equipment platforms
  • Hands-on vehicle integration or field testing experience
* Ladders Estimates

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