About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, analyze, and develop mechanical systems that enable autonomous vehicles to navigate and perform in diverse environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability.

What you'll do

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for autonomous vehicles
• Perform simulations and analyses to validate designs under varying load and environments conditions/requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during the design, prototyping, and production phases.
• Create detailed documentation, including specifications, CAD models, and test reports.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate mechanical systems with autonomous technologies.
• Participate in hands-on testing and field trials, gathering data to inform design iterations and improvements.
• Address any mechanical issues that arise during prototyping, production, and field deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with designing electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuation systems
• Experience in mechatronics or electrical principles
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo or similar).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, cross functional team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with hand tools, and basics in prototype manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with experience in FEA and CFD analysis
• Experience in automotive or robotics industries
• Experience with products that include both hardware and software elements

Education

• Bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.

US Salary Range
 $110,000—$140,000/year
 

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.  
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, Legal & ID protection plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. 
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.  

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.