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About the Role
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. Drive rapid prototyping efforts by translating CAD designs into physical builds using CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing. Design robust joints and interfaces that account for thermal expansion, corrosion between dissimilar metals, and long-term serviceability in harsh environments. Collaborate closely with robotics, suspension, and systems engineering to co-develop structural hardpoints, mounting interfaces, and routing pathways as part of a fully integrated vehicle architecture.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop vehicle body and structural architecture for extreme multi-environment conditions.
- Own structural performance from concept through prototype using FEA and simulation-driven design.
- Engineer frame systems for optimized stiffness-to-weight ratio.
- Drive rapid prototyping using CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing.
- Design robust joints and interfaces for harsh environments.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams on structural hardpoints, interfaces, and pathways.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and building structural mechanical systems.
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar).
- Experience using FEA and simulation tools (ANSYS, ADAMS, or similar).
- Practical experience with fabrication processes (welding, machining, sheet metal).
- Solid understanding of materials and their trade-offs in structural applications.
- Experience designing for harsh environments (water exposure, corrosion, sealing).
- Ability to think in systems and design integrated structures.
Skills
- 3D CAD
- FEA
- Simulation
- Welding
- Machining
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Additive Manufacturing
- Material Selection
- Structural Analysis
- Fatigue Analysis
- Modal Analysis
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $115,000 - $150,000+
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401k