BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 3+ years work experience.
Hands-on experience with machine shop tools and welding.
Experience with off-road vehicle operations.
Strong skills in vehicle maintenance and modifications.
Proficiency with metal and woodworking tools.
Quick problem-solving skills in a field environment.
Willingness to travel for remote testing on short notice.
Responsibilities
Test and operate autonomous off-road ground vehicles in the field.
Maintain, repair, and refurbish high-performance vehicles.
Design and fabricate components or modify parts as needed.
Ensure safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery and complex equipment.
Collaborate with team to solve field-related issues effectively.
Support frequent weekly field tests to assess vehicle performance.
Benefits
Equity compensation opportunities.
Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible paid time off (PTO).
401k retirement plan with company matching.
Parental leave policy that supports family needs.
Full Job Description
Role Summary
We are looking for a hands-on, field engineer to test, operate, maintain, repair, and refurbish high-performance autonomous off-road ground vehicles. In this role, you will support frequent (weekly) field tests, design and fabricate components or modify existing parts for off-road vehicles, and assume responsibility for safe and efficient field operation of heavy machinery and complex equipment. This role is for someone who is most comfortable hands-on with vehicles, thrives in the field, and knows how to keep machines running when conditions are far from ideal.
Minimum Qualifications
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar field, or 3+ years equivalent work experience.
Experience working hands-on with machine shop tools and welding.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
Experience working with off-road vehicle operations
Strong experience with vehicle maintenance, modifications, operations.
Proficiency working with metal and woodworking tools.
Strong ability to collaborate and solve problems quickly, often in the field.
Willingness to travel to support remote testing, occasionally on short notice.
Location
This position will be located in Ellensburg, WA.
Benefits
Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.
The salary range for this position is $120K to $150K annually
Equity compensation
Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans