Hybrid Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle bei Nuro

Who We Are

Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world’s most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale—empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.

About the Role

Own portions of the  engineering development of the vehicle body systems, structural components, and the geometric package of the vehicle and systems, and work with internal teams and external vendors and partners to bring these systems to our next generation vehicle platforms from concept through to production.

About the Work

• Own the engineering specification, targets, architecture, design, development, schedule, and release of vehicle components, CAD packages, and drawings.
• Work closely with ID to generate creative ideas and conduct feasibility studies resulting in an aesthetic and functional design.
• Assist the efforts of vehicle engineering teams at our OEM partners, and, with our PLM team, the CAD and data exchange with our OEM and supplier partners.
• Work closely with manufacturing as required to bring up production of components.
• Work closely with CAE and test teams to design and execute validation plans.
• Work closely with internal teams to support the development and bring up bucks, mules, and prototypes, support vehicle builds, identify issues and work to achieve best solutions.
• Drive part quality improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency improvements. 
• Communicate technical decisions, development plans, and ongoing issues to management.
• Role may require up to quarter-time travel domestically and internationally.

About You

• We're looking for a Vehicle CAD Engineer who is ready to jump in and contribute to our team. You'll work closely with our existing vehicle engineers, assisting with CAD design and taking on small projects as you grow.
• You're a creative problem-solver who can independently drive solutions to existing issues on our P2, P3, and T1 programs, as well as with our suppliers. A commitment to strong supplier interaction and follow-up is essential.
• Have demonstrated mechanical design experience with automotive parts, along with a solid understanding of requirements, regulations, material choices, tooling options, and assembly methods.
• Industry experience in CAD design.
• Industry experience in drafting and familiarity with GD&T

Bonus Points 

• 1-3 years of experience in mechanical design, vehicle body systems, and an interest in vehicle mechanical packaging with strong background in functional areas such as Autonomous Sensors, EV Powertrain, Chassis, Structures, Exteriors, Interiors, HV and LV electrical systems and associated design criteria.
• Experience with studio design process and automotive industrial design.
• Familiarity with the full product development process, from initial concept to production release.
• Familiarity with a wide range of manufacturing processes such as stamping, casting and injection molding. Experience with composites is a plus. 
• Experience designing for a wide range of materials with ability to optimize for cost, weight, strength/durability, and thermals, using both FEA and hand calculations.
• Prior experience with NX or CATIA.
• Self-starter, detail-oriented with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $94,050 and $141,550 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.