Hayden AI
Technology
StaffMechanicalEngineer
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“Staff Mechanical Engineer at Hayden AI. Skills: Mechanical design, Hardware systems, Automotive environments. Lead design vehicle-mounted hardware. Own mechanical architecture”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years of experience, Hands-on vehicle mechanical design, Deep expertise structures, brackets, sheet metal, Proficiency in CAD, Understanding of GD&T, Experience DFM/DFA, Experience designing harsh environments, Proven track record prototype to production, Ownership mindset, Experience managing JDM partners
Nice to Have
Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Experience vehicle integration, Familiarity automotive standards, Experience sheetmetal/machined components, Background ruggedized enclosures, Experience FEA tools, Experience global suppliers
What You'll Do.
Lead design vehicle-mounted hardware
Own mechanical architecture
Design sheet metal structures
Drive product development
Perform engineering analyses
Partner cross-functionally
Establish best practices CAD
Identify technical risks
Lead mitigation strategies
Travel to customer sites
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with teams; Cross-functional collaboration
Full Job Description
ABOUT US At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other government agencies address real-world challenges. From bus lane and bus stop enforcement to transportation optimization technologies and beyond, our innovative mobile perception system empowers our clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive toward a sustainable future. JOB SUMMARY: As the Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in building the rugged hardware systems that bring Hayden AI’s vision AI platform into real-world deployment. You will own critical mechanical engineering efforts across product architecture, structural and thermal design, vehicle integration, prototyping, validation, and production launch for automotive-grade systems operating in challenging outdoor environments. You will report into the Mechanical Engineering team and partner closely with Electrical, Embedded, Computer Vision, Manufacturing, Operations and Installation teams. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment and brings deep technical capability, strong engineering judgment, and hands-on experience developing reliable hardware products for production. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead end-to-end design of vehicle-mounted hardware systems, including enclosures, brackets, and structural components - Own mechanical architecture for products operating in automotive environments (vibration, shock, thermal, weather exposure) - Design and develop sheet metal and fabricated structures optimized for performance, cost, manufacturability, assembly and installation - Drive product development from concept → prototype → validation → production → installation - Perform and guide engineering analyses (FEA, vibration, fatigue, thermal, tolerance stack-ups) - Partner cross-functionally with electrical, computer vision, manufacturing and installation team - Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers on D
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