Position OverviewOwn design, integration, and early validation of new mechanical hardware for large autonomous vehicles.
Key Responsibilities- Design, prototype, and validate mechanical systems and components for autonomous trucking platforms
- Create detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for fabrication and assembly
- Work hands-on in the shop to build, modify, and test hardware
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems engineers
- Support integration of sensors, compute hardware, and vehicle subsystems
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement design improvements
- Develop and execute test plans (bench and vehicle-level)
- Manage parts sourcing, fabrication vendors, and assembly processes
- Contribute to rapid iteration cycles and field deployments
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 2+ years of relevant industry or internship experience
- Strong hands-on experience with shop tools, including:
- Manual mill and lathe
- Laser cutter
- Power tools (drills, grinders, etc.)
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
- Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- Experience designing for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
- Ability to build and test prototypes independently
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment
- Familiarity with sheet metal, machining, and rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, CNC, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working on large vehicles, or autonomous vehicles
- Basic understanding of electrical systems and sensor integration
- Experience with PLM/PDM systems
- Familiarity with FEA or other simulation tools
- Experience supporting field testing or deployments
- Startup or small-team experience
As part of the interview process, we may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to compare your qualifications and experience to the job description. A human reviews all AI output and makes a final hiring decision. Humble Robotics does not rely on the output to make any employment decisions. Some applicants may have a legal right to opt-out of the use of AI as part of our interview process. Contact [email protected] to exercise this right or if you have further questions on the use of AI tools in our hiring process.
