Mechanical Engineer II

The Company

Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai

The Role

The Mechanical Engineer II will report to the Senior Manager of Hardware Engineering and support the deployment and development of custom end effector, tool, and HW system designs for robotic manipulation and autonomous vehicle systems. This position requires strong mechanical design skills, attention to detail, and an ability to learn in unstructured environments. 

This role is mission-critical for helping deliver a safety-critical system for industrial automation. The opportunity offers a technical, hands-on team member the chance to help develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle technology with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model. 

The ideal candidate will embrace our goal to drive zero-emission, self-driving vehicle adoption, and help us realize our potential to define, build, and lead a new category of robotic automation for the enterprise.

This role is based in Denver, CO. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support field testing and debugging, both locally and at remote customer sites
• Support reliability initiatives by analyzing failure modes, implementing design and process improvements, and driving corrective actions to improve product performance, durability, and lifecycle cost
• Design and maintain parts and complex CAD assemblies
• Brainstorm and prototype electro-mechanical, and pneumatic tools for automation systems and robotic manipulators
• Conduct and participate in technical design reviews
• Work with vendors and select components based on design analysis, requirements, and performance
• Contribute to technical work instructions for manufacturing and design and fabricate assembly fixtures 
• Collaborate with software team members to incorporate desired sensing mechanisms and account for HW/SW integrated system design considerations

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with integrated software/hardware systems such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other automotive/aerospace products
• BS or MS in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with linear and rotary actuators 
• Experience designing and documenting machined parts, weldments, sheet metal components, and assemblies
• Experience creating and maintaining detailed mechanical drawings (GD&T, tolerances, and BOMs) to support test and manufacturing.
• Knowledge and experience selecting, designing, and/or integrating sensors to understand the state of a system
• Ability to perform finite element analysis and iterate designs based on results
• Experience using basic shop equipment (3d printer, bandsaw, mill, drill, etc) to build rapid prototypes
• Strong technical analysis skills

Ideal qualifications

• Experience with industrial automation equipment
• Experience with PDM and part release processes
• Experience with linkage synthesis and linkage design
• Experience designing and optimizing joints for robotic manipulators
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary robotics team
• Familiarity wiring sensors and designing cable harnesses
• Basic proficiency with Python and/or C++ 
• Familiarity working on systems for use in hardened environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $125,000 - $150,000
  • Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor
• Equity: equity package commensurate on experience and skills
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Long–Term Disability 
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Mental health benefits
• Professional Development Benefits

Please note: At this time, we are only hiring candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States and reside within the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support international employment arrangements for this role.