Foundation Robotics

Foundation Robotics

Mechanical Design Engineer, Body Structures, Frame (Autonomous Vehicle Team)

San Francisco, CA

Sponsorship not specified$115k-$150kDetected 16 days ago
FEARoboticsMechanical Design

About the role

  • Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite - it's your talent and determination that truly count.
  • We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop the vehicle body and structural architecture to perform across extreme multi-environment conditions-from high-impact off-road shock loads to full water submersion and long-term vibration fatigue Own structural performance from concept through prototype, using FEA and simulation-driven design to rapidly iterate on geometries, reduce material usage, and accelerate development cycles Engineer frame systems that achieve an optimized stiffness-to-weight ratio through thoughtful material selection across steel alloys, aluminum extrusions, and composite structures.

Compensation

  • Salary The annual compensation is expected to be between $115,000 - $150,000+.

Benefits

  • Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

Company info

  • Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics and electric mobility with the goal to save lives and augment human labor.
  • Our mission is to create an autonomous, crewless ATV built to be truly all-terrain.
  • Designed for commercial and defense use, it can save lives and take on heavy transport across mining, agriculture, construction, and more.
  • We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team.
  • We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.

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