Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles

Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles Location: South San Francisco, CA

Compensation: $144K - $180K per year

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

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