Senior Mechanical Engineer

AION ROBOTICS CORPORATION is pioneering rugged autonomous vehicles for outdoor commercial jobsites, integrating Industry 4.0 to automate infrastructure monitoring, maintenance, and inspection. Our systems thrive in the toughest conditions, delivering top-tier performance, efficiency, and safety. Role Overview We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and refine mechanical systems for our autonomous vehicles. This role demands hands-on engineering, CAD expertise, and problem-solving to push the boundaries of robotics, automation, and vehicle design.

AION Robotics is a rapidly growing startup manufacturing advanced, rugged autonomous ground vehicles. We are bringing Industry 4.0 to outdoor commercial jobsites through the scaled deployment of turnkey autonomous products fully automating infrastructure monitoring and inspection tasks.

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Mechanical Engineer – Autonomous Vehicles

AION ROBOTICS CORPORATION is pioneering rugged autonomous vehicles for outdoor commercial jobsites, integrating Industry 4.0 to automate infrastructure monitoring, maintenance, and inspection. Our systems excel in the most demanding conditions, delivering exceptional performance, efficiency, and safety.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and refine mechanical systems for our autonomous vehicles. This role demands hands-on engineering, CAD expertise, and problem-solving to push the boundaries of robotics, automation, and vehicle design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Develop:
  Create and optimize mechanical systems for autonomous vehicles using Solid Works and other CAD tools.
• Vehicle Integration:
  Apply knowledge of race cars, off-road vehicles, robotics, aerospace, or product development to enhance performance, durability, and efficiency.
• Prototyping & Testing:
  Develop, fabricate, and iterate mechanical designs through hands-on prototyping and field testing.
• Project Management:
  Lead multiple engineering projects from concept to deployment.
• R&D & Innovation:
  Push design boundaries by researching new materials, manufacturing techniques, and automation solutions.

Basic Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Solid Works and mechanical CAD modeling.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering, machine design, and structural analysis.
• Hands-on experience in fabrication, prototyping, and testing.
• Electrical system knowledge (power systems, sensors, actuators, wiring) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or product development is a major plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).

Why Join Us?

At AION Robotics, you'll have the unique opportunity to work directly with autonomous vehicles, cutting-edge hardware, and advanced software technologies. Your work will play a vital role in pushing the boundaries of robotics and Industry 4.0 applications.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position is eligible for:

oRestricted Stock Options

oAggressive Annual Bonus & Base Salary Reviews

oPersonalized PTO

oWellness Program

o401K Retirement Plan

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, and equity compensation package.

If you’re passionate about engineering high-performance autonomous vehicles and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!

AION Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with AION Robotics is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.