Mechanical Design Engineer, Vehicle-Integrated Solar Panels

About the role

We’re looking for a Design Engineer to help build vehicle-integrated solar panels from concept to production. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role where you’ll design real parts, work directly with suppliers, support builds, and solve problems as they come up.

What you'll do

• Own the mechanical design of vehicle-integrated solar panel components and assemblies from early concept through production
• Create and manage 3D CAD and assemblies in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE
• Produce 2D drawings, GD&T, and release documentation for prototypes and production
• Work directly with manufacturers and suppliers on feasibility, tooling, and iteration
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation, including hands-on troubleshooting
• Rapidly iterate designs based on test results, build feedback, and changing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical or product design (solar, automotive, aerospace, or consumer hardware preferred)
• Strong proficiency in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE
• Experience with advanced surfacing and complex exterior-facing parts
• Solid understanding of DFM/DFA and production constraints
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as:
• • Glass and glazing systems
  • Composites or laminates
  • Injection molding, sheet metal, and bonded assemblies
• Experience supporting parts through prototype and early production builds

Nice-to-Have (But Not Required)

• Experience with vehicle exteriors, body panels, or structural glazing
• Exposure to solar modules, photovoltaics, or electronics packaging
• Experience working with overseas suppliers or contract manufacturers
• Startup or early-production vehicle experience
• Comfort being on the shop floor or build site when needed

Why This Role Is Different

• Your designs won’t sit in a folder, they’ll be on vehicles
• You’ll have real ownership over parts and systems
• You’ll influence both product direction and manufacturing strategy
• You’ll work on technology that directly improves vehicle efficiency and sustainability

Preferred Qualifications

• Someone who likes ambiguity and can turn rough requirements into solid hardware
• Comfort taking ownership and making decisions with incomplete information
• Strong communication skills with engineers, suppliers, and non-technical teammates

Team Structure 

• Individual contributor; collaborate with other teams and individuals, as necessary

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical or product design (solar, automotive, aerospace, or consumer hardware preferred)

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar

Salary + Benefits 

• Market competitive compensation package
• Stock option grants 
• Fully funded benefits package for employee + dependents
• Generous Flexible Time Away policy 

Application Process

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are qualified for this role.