# Mechanical Engineer at Chariot Defense

- Company: Chariot Defense
- What the company does: Power Infrastructure for the Modern Battlefield. Backed by General Catalyst and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.chariotdefense.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Bruno, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-04-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chariotdefense/jobs/5181624008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/chariot-defense-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

Chariot Defense is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team, reporting to the Powertrain Lead Engineer. In this role, you will conceptualize, design, develop, and test advanced mechanical and power electronic systems, including fully integrated vehicle platforms.

## What they're looking for

- Able to independently identify critical information or priority gaps and apply effort toward closing those gaps
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- Experience in an immersive system design project or research study/ thesis, in collegiate project teams (e.g.: SAE, FSAE, BAJA, others), other extracurricular participation, or professional settings
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience in a technical engineering, design, or product role in a professional setting
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, materials, fluids and aero, thermal, controls, mechanics/ dynamics, system modeling, and fundamentals of physics
- Manufacturing knowledge & experience with machine shops (sheet metal, CNC, lathe, sand casting, forging, die-casting etc.)

Tags: Hardware Engineering