Senior Staff Mechanical Engineering Professional

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States Span Full time
About This Role

We are seeking a seasoned mechanical engineer or engineering manager to lead the development of market-leading hardware through all stages of a product's development lifecycle.

This role requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing teams, developing innovative solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to reality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define system architecture and create engineering requirements for components and systems
  • Develop initial concepts for mechanical architectures and downselect designs based on cost, feasibility, schedule impact, and reliability
  • Lead the execution of multiple programs and be accountable for meeting timelines and milestones
  • Drive efforts to optimize our products, grow Span's IP, and collaborate with electrical, firmware, manufacturing, and reliability teams to implement technologies that electrify the home and delight our customers

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced mechanical engineer or engineering manager who has:

  • A BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
  • 15+ years of experience developing hardware products for production
  • Experience in static/dynamic structural, modal, and thermal analysis using hand calculations as well as FEA software
  • Significant experience in Solidworks 3D CAD, 2D detailed drawings, and hands-on approach to hardware bring-up
  • Experience working closely with contract manufacturers and leading design for manufacturing

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $175,000 - $220,000 per year, plus benefits, equity, and variable compensation. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision, and options for additional coverage. We also offer parental leave up to six months depending on eligibility.

About Span

Headquartered in San Francisco's vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a 'make it happen' approach to addressing complex challenges. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.



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