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Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle

Nuro
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted November 4, 2025
$114k - $171k
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Job Description

This role involves developing and integrating autonomous vehicle hardware systems, including designing components, working with internal and external teams, and supporting vehicle prototypes from concept to production in a self-driving technology company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the engineering development, design, and integration of autonomous vehicle hardware components and systems.
  • Create and manage technical specifications, targets, architecture, and drawings for AV hardware.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, OEM partners, and suppliers on system feasibility, design, and data exchange.
  • Support manufacturing processes for component production and vehicle assembly.
  • Design and execute validation plans in collaboration with CAE and test teams.
  • Develop prototypes, support vehicle builds, and troubleshoot issues to optimize solutions.
  • Drive improvements in part quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturing processes.
  • Communicate technical decisions, development progress, and issues to management.

Requirements

  • Own the engineering specification, targets, architecture, design, development, schedule, and release of AV hardware and integration components, including 3D CAD packages and drawings.
  • Work closely with Industrial Design (ID) to generate creative ideas and conduct feasibility studies resulting in an aesthetic and functional design.
  • Assist the efforts of AV hardware engineering teams at OEM partners, and with the PLM team, manage CAD and data exchange with OEM and supplier partners.
  • Work closely with manufacturing as required to bring up production of components.
  • Work closely with CAE and test teams to design and execute validation plans.
  • Support the development and bring-up of bucks, mules, and prototypes, support vehicle builds, identify issues, and work to achieve the best solutions.
  • Drive part quality improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency improvements.
  • Communicate technical decisions, development plans, and ongoing issues to management.
  • Role may require up to quarter-time travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range between $114,000 and $171,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Annual performance bonus
Equity in the company
Competitive benefits package

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