Mechanical Engineer (New Grad 2027)

Eight Sleep

• $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of mechanical engineering experience in product development
  • Proficient in 3D modeling software (e.g., Solidworks, NX, Creo)
  • Familiar with high-volume manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability
  • Knowledge of quality measurement techniques and statistical analysis methodologies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; Master’s preferred
  • Open to travel for collaboration with Asian manufacturing partners

Responsibilities

  • Design and test complex electromechanical systems involving diverse materials
  • Drive product development from concept to mass production
  • Collaborate across teams including electrical engineering and design
  • Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure product meets performance criteria

Benefits

  • Receive your own Pod, our flagship product
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • Flexible PTO policy for better work-life balance
  • Commuter benefits to assist with daily travel
  • Paid parental leave for family growth
Full Job Description
The opportunity

We're looking for mechanical engineers to help develop products from concept through to production. You'll be part of a small, mission-driven team and have significant ownership over decisions. We're growing quickly so there are ample opportunities for career growth.

This role is based out of our San Francisco office 5 days/week, targeting June/July 2027 start.

How you'll contribute
  • Design, build & test complex electromechanical systems, including plastic, metal, and soft goods components integrating with novel sensors and actuators.
  • Help drive designs across the entire development lifecycle, including brainstorming, CAD, prototyping, testing, and ramp into high-volume production in Asia.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, and product team members to develop products from early stage concepts to mass production.
  • Perform various testing and analyses to ensure designs meet product goals, including thermal, fluid, and structural analyses.

What you need to succeed
  • Experience with concept development, feasibility studies, and hands-on prototyping.
  • Proficiency with 3D modeling (eg. Solidworks, NX, Creo, etc.). Bonus points for simulation experience.
  • Familiarity with high volume manufacturing processes, DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning and GD&T.
  • Familiarity with root cause analysis, DOE, and quality measuring techniques.
  • BSME or equivalent. MS preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to Asia as needed.


Your own Pod - and other great benefits

Every Eight Sleep employee receives the very product that defines our mission: a Pod of their own. If you join us you'll get your own Pod, along with:
  • Full access to health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • Commuter benefits to ease your daily commute
  • Paid parental leave
  • Lunch in the office

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