Mechanical Engineer (New Grad)

Join Applied as a Mechanical Engineer (New Grad) and be a key player in the product design lifecycle of self-driving vehicles. You will support the mechanical engineering development, contribute to the design of various components, perform structural and thermal analysis, and work cross-functionally to meet organizational needs. This role is open to candidates graduating in 2026.

• Support the mechanical engineering development of Applied Vehicles, contributing to the mechanical design of the external sensor suite, compute assembly, and vehicle interior.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis of mechanical designs, and support the design, analysis, and validation of systems at the component, assembly, and fully integrated vehicle level.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure requirements and mechanical designs meet the needs of teams across the organization, and produce detailed documentation for test, maintenance, safety, and team processes.

• Familiarity using CAD to navigate, design, or modify 3D models (SolidWorks preferred)
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent program, completed in 2026 (summer/fall/winter 2026 graduates welcome)
• Exposure to FEA/CAE through coursework or projects
• Coursework, internship, research, or project experience designing and building physical hardware
• Formula SAE, Baja, solar car, rocketry, robotics, or similar hands-on build team experience
• Ability to write clear technical documentation
• Strong hands-on shop skills and a willingness to work in a lab and vehicle garage environment
• Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway
• Hands-on machining, CNC, metalworking, or welding experience
• Experience with hardware reliability and testing
• Automotive repair and maintenance experience
• Exposure to AV components — lidar, radar, cameras
• NVH experience
• Experience designing, drawing, or prototyping custom harness cable
• Basic scripting (Python) for test execution and data capture