Staff Mechanical Engineer, Suspension (Autonomous Vehicle Team) jobs in United States
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Foundation ยท 14 hours ago

Staff Mechanical Engineer, Suspension (Autonomous Vehicle Team)

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date5+ years exp

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics and electric mobility with the goal to save lives and augment human labor. They are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to own the suspension system development for off-road electric ATVs, including design, testing, and validation.

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Responsibilities

Own suspension system development end-to-end: concept, CAD design, simulation, testing, and validation for off-road electric ATVs
Suspension analysis including kinematics, compliance, ride & handling, durability, and off-road performance optimization
Design and iterate suspension components (arms, dampers, bushings, linkages, mounts, etc.) in CAD with manufacturability and serviceability in mind
Support prototype builds and field testing, diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues quickly
Document designs, analyses, and validation results to ensure clear handoff to manufacturing and future iterations

Qualification

Suspension designVehicle dynamics3D CAD proficiencySuspension testingStructural analysisChassis frame designMechanical Engineering degreeData analysisCompliance tuningPrototype builds

Required

5+ years of experience in suspension design, testing, or vehicle dynamics (off-road, automotive, powersports, or defense preferred)
Hands-on experience with suspension testing (rig tests, durability, vibration, ride/handling) and data analysis
Familiarity with structural analysis (FEA for static, fatigue, and crash loads)
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, kinematics, and compliance tuning
Ability to design for rugged, off-road environments (shock, vibration, corrosion, and dirt/water ingress considerations)
Experience with chassis frame design, weldment design, and lightweight structures
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
Experience with suspension analysis tools (e.g., Adams Car, Simpack, Matlab)
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or equivalent) for suspension and chassis design

Benefits

Health
Vision
Dental
401k

Company

Foundation

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Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.
dateFounded in 2024
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://foundation.bot/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2024-08-22Pre Seed
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