Atoms

Robotics

MechanicalEngineer

$110–180k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mechanical Engineer at Atoms. Skills: Mechanical engineering, Robotics, Physical AI. Own designs through prototype and assembly. Install systems onto vehicles”

Industry & Context.

Robotics
Problems you'll solve

Resolve issues

Eligibility Requirements

Fieldwork, Up to 30% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years work experience, Experience/ expertise with 3D CAD tools

Nice to Have

Automotive or heavy equipment industry experience, Familiarity with robotic systems, Hands on experience building mechanical and/or electrical machine shop and/or fabrication experience, Experience designing for CNC machine, sheet metal fab, and 3D print, Familiarity with regulatory compliance

What You'll Do.

Own designs through prototype and assembly

Install systems onto vehicles

Develop documentation to scale installations

Apply mechanical engineering principles

Develop and integration of drive-by-wire hardware

Travel to customer sites

Develop bespoke solutions

Refine current hardware kits

Develop vehicle hardware kits

Develop 2D and 3D CAD models

Create and maintain documentation

Develop testing and validation procedures

Work on system level design

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional team

Full Job Description

Who we are Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that. Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive. This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale. We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life. If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us. What you’ll do You will be responsible for owning designs through prototype and assembly as well as installing systems onto vehicles as large as 100+ ton haul trucks, while developing documentation to scale installations. All aspects of the role will be very hands-on and will involve fieldwork. Apply mechanical engineering principles for the development and integration of drive-by-wire hardware including actuators and sensors Travel to customer sites for development and initial installation of hardware systems (up to 30%) Develop bespoke solutions to customer specific problems Refine current hardware kits for efficient scaling Develop vehicle hardware kits for new platforms Develop 2D and 3D CAD models of mechanical and electro-mechanical components and a

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