Mechanical Engineer
US$144,000 – US$180,000 / yr base salary
Posted 14 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles”
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- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$144,000 – US$180,000 / yr |
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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 www.aerovect.com.
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
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Design and integrate custom mechanical systems for sensors, computing, and autonomous hardware
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Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate designs to validate performance and manufacturability
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Lead assembly, validation, and troubleshooting of retrofitted vehicles
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Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration
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Mentor junior engineers and guide design best practices across the team
You Have
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4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience
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Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) and strong DFM/DFA knowledge
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Experience with prototyping, fabrication, and mechanical testing
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Understanding of structural, thermal, and packaging considerations for vehicle systems
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Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
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Excellent collaboration and communication in a fast-moving, startup environment