Saferide is hiring: Mechanical Engineer - Hardware Systems in Las Vegas

Role

Hands‑on Mechanical Engineer who owns end‑to‑end mechanical design and execution of our hardware systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the full mechanical design lifecycle: architecture, CAD, prototyping, validation, and production release.
• Design enclosures, mounts, and assemblies that balance performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Drive thermal, structural, and vibration analysis to ensure reliability in real‑world automotive environments.
• Oversee rapid prototyping and EVT/DVT/PVT builds, managing iterations quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate with electrical and software teams to integrate PCBs, connectors, harnesses, and sensors.
• Own vendor engagement for prototyping, tooling, and manufacturing scale‑up.
• Ensure compliance with automotive and consumer electronics standards for safety, durability, and reliability.
• Establish design documentation, BOM management, and revision control best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in end‑to‑end mechanical engineering for NPI, ideally spanning consumer electronics, automotive, and/or edge computing.
• Proven track record of designing and shipping mechanical systems from concept through production.
• Strong CAD expertise (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Deep experience with DFM/DFA and the ability to design products that scale efficiently into high‑volume production.
• Experience with injection molding, die casting, machining, and other high‑volume manufacturing methods.
• Background in thermal, vibration, and environmental testing for ruggedized or automotive‑grade products.
• Comfort working in fast‑paced, resource‑constrained startup environments.
• Bonus: experience with IP‑rated enclosures, safety‑critical systems, or scaling production at contract manufacturers.

Why Join Us

We are building the first true vision‑based solution that can prevent the crashes that kill more than a million people globally each year. Join a small, fast‑moving team at the exact moment when our product goes from prototype to reality and directly build the systems that scale Saferide from 2,000 units to 100,000 units.

Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 – $125,000 base, depending on experience and seniority (Las Vegas market band).
• Equity: Meaningful stock options. Your work directly builds company value, and we believe every engineer should share in that upside.
• Benefits: Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
• On‑site role: in our San Diego office with direct access to hardware, vehicles, and test environments.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet