8 structural design engineer jobs found in Palo Alto

Job Description As a Senior Chassis Engineer, you will drive the design, development, and execution of novel chassis components and sub-systems-including brakes, steering, wheels, tires, and suspension platforms. You will bridge first-principles engineering with advanced manufacturing techniques to optimize driving dynamics, efficiency, structural mass, and cost. Working across concept development, physical/virtual validation, and full-vehicle testing, you will play a central role in delivering best-in-class vehicle attributes for our next-generation vehicle portfolio. Responsibilities What you'll do... Advanced Concept Design & System Engineering • Design and develop novel chassis concepts (brakes, steering, suspension, wheels, and tires) that balance driving dynamics, vehicle mass, cost, efficiency, manufacturability, and serviceability. Requirements Definition & Attribute Optimization • Challenge legacy design requirements and define data-driven, first-principles...

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious courageous souls we seek to attract. We constantly challenge what is possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. If you are aligned with this mission, we want...

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026. Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us. The Aeromechanical team at Pivotal is looking for a...

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in early 2026. Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us. The Aeromechanical team at Pivotal is seeking a highly...

Please review the job details below. Intuitive Machines West is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer for the MAGE (Mechanical Aerospace Ground Equipment) Engineering group in Palo Alto, CA. In this challenging and exciting role, you will have the opportunity to design complex mechanical ground system equipment for use during the assembly, integration & test (AIT) of our satellite systems. Responsibilities Collaborate with MAGE Responsible Engineers and program team members to ensure that products meet requirements and customer expectations. Create mechanical designs, concepts and engineering drawings for spacecraft assembly, integration and test equipment. Contribute to design reviews and technical proposal efforts by providing CAD models, conceptual designs and other supporting information. Support product lifecycle through engineering drawing releases/revisions and onsite production and fabrication operations. Work on complex problems where analysis...

Please review the job details below. Intuitive Machines West is seeking a talented Responsible Engineer for the MAGE (Mechanical Aerospace Ground Equipment) Engineering group in Palo Alto, CA. In this challenging and exciting role, you will have the opportunity to interface with a wide range of aerospace disciplines to facilitate the design, fabrication, delivery and support of complex mechanical ground support equipment for use during the assembly, integration & test (AIT) of our satellite systems. This role includes the following responsibilities: Collaborate with customers, process owners and program teams to define the requirements for spacecraft assembly, integration and test equipment. Provide design requirements and guidance to mechanical design engineers to ensure that products meet requirements and customers' expectations. Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors including cost, quality,...

Please review the job details below. Lanteris Space Systems is currently seeking a Thermal Analyst to join our Thermal Engineering team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will work closely with our Thermal Engineering team to develop spacecraft thermal solutions for all phases of the spacecraft life cycle: proposal, design, assembly, ground testing including thermal vacuum testing, launch, and on-orbit operations. Your focus will be on thermal analysis of spacecraft using Thermal Desktop, with collaboration with other spacecraft subsystems and disciplines including propulsion, power, avionics, attitude control, structural/mechanical, RF communications, and orbital dynamics. Responsibilities Develop and refine finite difference/element thermal models of entire spacecraft and lower-level assemblies/components using Thermal Desktop software Correlate thermal models with ground test and on-orbit data Prepare detailed technical reports of work performed and present to small...

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026. Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us. The Configuration Management team at Pivotal is seeking a...