As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will own the development of core robotic subsystems for the X1 platform, from initial design through to volume production. Working alongside a high-caliber hardware team, you will design transmissions, actuated structures, and end effectors that solve massive logistics challenges for international carriers while scaling hardware to thousands of units.
Senior Mechanical Engineer at Cargo Robotics
Join Cargo Robotics to build the future of parcel logistics alongside a founding team of alumni from Tesla, NASA JPL, and Stanford. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll own the development of the X1 Robotic Cargo Bay—a game-changing system automating delivery vans to solve the explosion in delivery volumes. With $130k-$170k salary plus equity, this is a rare chance to join a pre-seed startup backed by top Silicon Valley robotics investors and ship hardware that solves real-world logistics bottlenecks. If you have 8+ years of experience and a passion for taking complex robotic systems from whiteboard to volume production, we want to hear from you.
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Location
Menlo Park, United States
Compensation
$130k-$170k + Equity
Company
Cargo Robotics
Role overview
Cargo Robotics is building a robotic delivery platform that brings warehouse-style automation to delivery vans. Its first product automates parcel loading and retrieval, with the goal of saving delivery workers several hours per vehicle each day, increasing parcel capacity, reducing injuries, and improving delivery reliability. The company describes its broader vision as a fully autonomous delivery system.
What you will do
- Design and iterate on core mechanical subsystems including transmissions, actuated structures, and user-facing systems using SolidWorks and rapid prototyping.
- Lead system pilot builds and manage the transition to volume production, including qualifying international suppliers and refining designs for high reliability.
- Conduct detailed engineering analysis, including FEA, tolerance analysis, and fatigue testing, to eliminate failure modes before hardware reaches the field.
Who this is a fit for
- Has 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least one full cycle taking a complex mechanism from prototype to volume production.
- Is an expert in SolidWorks for complex assemblies and possesses strong mechanical intuition for drivetrain specification and sensor integration.
- Demonstrates a production mindset with deep expertise in DFM/A, sourcing overseas manufacturing partners, and driving down BOM costs through clever design.
Why this role is remarkable
- Join an elite founding team with pedigree from NASA JPL, Tesla, and Lockheed, building at the intersection of physical AI and logistics.
- Take true ownership of a product that addresses a 5x explosion in delivery volumes, directly reducing industry injuries, attrition, and carbon emissions.
- Work in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment where your mechanical designs will move from whiteboard to real-world pilot deployments in record time.
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