60 experienced mechanical design engineer jobs found in San Francisco

About Exploration Technology Group We design, build, and deliver practical, reliable solutions to empower the next generation of warfighters and explorers to meet the demands of their missions. Exploration Technology Group is a technology hardware startup founded in 2024 by a team of techno-optimists, motivated by the challenge of solving tough engineering problems, committed to creating sustainable change, and driven by a curiosity to explore and understand both our world and the universe. For decades, the tools and technologies developed for spaceflight, defense, and exploration have not only helped us expand our understanding of the universe but have also supported human advancement here on Earth. We carry this legacy forward, knowing that innovation in these areas can lead to solutions that help people everywhere. At ETG, we are actively developing cutting-edge exploration and defense missions. If you join the team, you will have the opportunity to work on hardware and...

Company Description A venture-backed defense technology company is developing advanced directed-energy laser platforms designed to counter small unmanned aerial threats. The team operates in a fast-paced, hardware-focused environment where concepts move quickly from lab prototype to field deployment. We are seeking an experienced Senior Laser Systems Engineer to architect, develop, and validate beam-delivery and targeting subsystems for next-generation laser platforms. This role owns end-to-end beam-train design, automated aiming systems, and materials testing across both pulsed and continuous-wave (CW) regimes. Job Description Key Responsibilities Design and assemble complete optical beam paths including coatings, mirrors, fiber/optic interfaces, and precision alignment fixtures to meet power and beam-quality targets Architect and integrate automated aiming and targeting subsystems, combining optomechanics, sensors, and control-system interfaces for precision tracking...

Overview A leading national architecture and engineering practice is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineering Supervisor to lead and expand its West Coast fire protection group. This role offers the opportunity to guide the direction of fire protection work across a broad portfolio of technically complex, mission-driven projects. The supervisor will oversee the development of fire alarm, suppression, and life safety strategies; manage and mentor a small team of engineers; and serve as the primary fire protection voice within multidisciplinary project teams. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in a hands-on technical role and a visible leadership position, with an interest in growing a regional practice. Firm Overview With 12 offices across the nation, their portfolio includes the design of healthcare facilities, corporate headquarters, labs, museums, local, state, and federal government facilities, higher education buildings and campuses, and infrastructure...

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We currently have an entry level opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Graduate. Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. Job Responsibilities: As an entry level engineer, you will support our engineering teams working toward our designs that are inspiring, demanding, and highly collaborative. You...

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer II - III in our San Francisco, CA or Sacramento, CA offices . Job Responsibilities As an Electrical Engineer...

Note: This role is currently part of our general interest pool. We are not actively recruiting for it at this time, but we are reviewing submissions. If a strong fit emerges and the role is prioritized, a member of our team will reach out. Thank you for your interest in Multiply Labs. Join the Future of Robotic Biomanufacturing! Multiply Labs is a robotics company on a mission to solve a significant bottleneck in modern medicine: the manufacturing of life-saving advanced biologics, from gene and cell therapies to antibodies and more. Today, these therapies are produced through manual, labor-intensive processes. Costs are extremely high-often $500K-$2M per patient-limiting access to only a small fraction of those who need them. As product complexity increases and the cost of failure and scientific labor rises, the industry is shifting toward automation. Robotics and AI are making automated biologics manufacturing feasible, reliable, and economically scalable. We...

Company Description Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below. Application Opening: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 11:59pm (PST) of Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 and will close any time thereafter Recruitment ID: PEX-5211-162579 Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you're choosing a job with purpose. San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a...

Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM POSTING . Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City's hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Application Opening: April 21, 2026 Application Filing Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $ 113,282 to 137,670 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse...

Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM POSTING . Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City's hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Application Opening: April 21, 2026 Application Filing Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $ 127,868 to 155,454 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse...

Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM POSTING. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City's hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Application Opening: April 21, 2026 Application Filing Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $ 113,282 to 137,670 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse...

Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM POSTING . Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City's hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Application Opening: April 21, 2026 Application Filing Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $ 127,868 to 155,454 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse...

Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM POSTING . Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City's hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Application Opening: April 21, 2026 Application Filing Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $ 127,868 to 155,454 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse...

Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM POSTING . Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City's hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Application Opening: April 21, 2026 Application Filing Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $ 127,868 to 155,454 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse...

Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM POSTING . Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City's hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Application Opening: April 21, 2026 Application Filing Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $ 113,282 to 137,670 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse...

Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM POSTING . Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City's hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Application Opening: April 21, 2026 Application Filing Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $ 113,282 to 137,670 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse...

Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM POSTING . Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City's hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Application Opening: April 21, 2026 Application Filing Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $ 127,868 to 155,454 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse...

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Harness Design Engineer The Harness Engineer is responsible for designing wire harnesses for...

Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers , we are more than just an engineering design firm . For over 60 years , we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges . Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being , supporting each member's professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration. With over 1,400 professionals across 30 offices nationwide , KPFF's decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths . Learn more at www.kpff.com . Job Description We are seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join our growing engineering team in San Francisco . This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to advance their structural engineering skills while working on...

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group. As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in San Francisco or Sacramento, CA . Your experience working in a consulting firm on healthcare projects will ensure your success in this role. Working from either our Los Angeles or San Diego offices, you will contribute to the design of major projects from both inpatient and outpatient healthcare engineering design across all phases from around the world. You will be part of a large team of over 100 engineers nationally with a wealth of experience, so this is a great opportunity to grow your career. Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our...

About Nimble Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to power fast, efficient and economical commerce. We're training robot AGI to power a proprietary generalist supply chain superhumanoid, the first robot in the world capable of performing thousands of tasks across the supply chain. We've raised over $220M at over $1B valuation and formed a strategic alliance with FedEx to build a national network of autonomous warehouses capable of generating many billions in annual revenue. We are a hardcore and obsessed team of the world's best engineers and operators. If you are obsessed with your craft, enjoy a high-intensity and fast moving high impact environment, are super high agency in getting hard things done and want to be part of building the world's most legendary robotics company at the most pivotal moment in history, we want to work with you. We are on a mission to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that...