Electrotechnical Design Engineer

Electrotechnical Design Engineer

Glīd Technologies

Reports to: Head of Vehicle Engineering

Type: Full-Time | Hybrid | travel as required

Location: Riverside, CA Compensation: $140-$170 base + equity

Glīd is rebuilding American logistics infrastructure from the rail-head up. Our patented road-to-rail ecosystem — Glider

M (manned dual-mode vehicles), Rāden (autonomous platforms), and EZRA-1

SIX (AI orchestration) — synchronizes road and rail networks to unlock dormant infrastructure, streamline the first mile, and restore supply chain sovereignty. We are veterans, engineers, and operators building technology that serves people and communities — not the other way around. Our work represents the ultimate act of nation-building: strengthening the logistics infrastructure that underpins prosperity, resilience, and sovereignty. We don’t do this work for exits or press releases.

We do it because logistics infrastructure is foundational to everything — and America’s is broken.

We are seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join the Vehicle Engineering team, who will turn complex electromechanical systems into real, working vehicles. Design, develop, and integrate systems that bring Glīd’s autonomous dual-mode vehicle platforms to market. Here you will work on early-stage development of complex systems that will create the foundation of Glīd’s present and future vehicle programs. This position plays a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards for quality, performance, and manufacturability.

• Design and develop electromechanical systems and components.
• Utilize Solid Works to create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings for manufacturing and fabrication partners.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analyses, and FEA simulations to ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and control systems into vehicle platforms, collaborating cross-functionally as required.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to define interface requirements, integration plans, and assembly processes.
• Develop and validate integration procedures, supporting continuous process improvement.
• Execute hands-on component integration activities, including mechanical assembly, wiring and harness routing.
• Support fabrication teams to develop production-friendly design approaches.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience designing electromechanical systems into complex vehicles or industrial platforms.
• Strong CAD experience (e.g., Solid Works, Catia, NX).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with component integration, wiring harnesses, power systems, sensors, and mechanical assemblies.
• Excellent cross-disciplinary collaboration skills and ability to lead technical integration efforts.

• Experience in heavy-vehicle systems, robotics, autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with embedded controls, CAN bus, PLCs, sensors, and automation frameworks.
• Exposure to rail-certified vehicle hardware, ruggedized electronics, and safety standards.

At Glīd, you will help drive innovation in a mission-focused startup that is redefining freight logistics with autonomous, hybrid-powered vehicles. You will collaborate with a passionate team, contribute to real-world deployments, and impact the future of sustainable transportation.

Send the following to careers with subject line: "Electrotechnical Design Engineer [Your Name]"

• Resume or Linked In (we care about what you’ve built, not formatting)
• 3-4 paragraphs answering:
• Why does Glīd's mission resonate with you personally?
• What do you bring to Glīd that will help drive our mission?
• Optional:
  Anything else that demonstrates you're the right person for this mission.

No corporate cover letters. No ChatGPT templates. No fluff.

We move fast and respect your time. Timeline: 3-4 weeks from application to offer for the right candidate. Interview stages:
Screen, Deep Dive, Team Fit, Final.

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