Senior Mechanical Engineer, Test and Reliability

Outrider, Henderson, Colorado +1

Posted pay

$150K–$180K

a year

Location: Henderson, Colorado +1
Work type: Not given
Level: Senior
Experience: 5+ years
Skills in the job text: Python
C++
Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Last check: 9 h ago
Job type: Hardware and robotics

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Outrider

Open tech jobs: 7
With posted pay: 100%
Median posted base: $150K–$180K

About Outrider: funding, hiring and pay

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Money raised: At least $83.9MSum of SEC filings. A filing does not show all money that a company raises.
Newest raise: Apr 13, 2026First sale on an SEC filing

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The role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will report to the Sr. Manager of Hardware Engineering and support the development of custom end effector, tool, and HW system designs for robotic manipulation and autonomous vehicle systems. This position requires strong mechanical design skills and is central to ensuring our system meets rigorous durability, performance, and lifecycle requirements before and after field deployment.

Successful candidates will have a demonstrated history of contributing technically to the design and implementation of complex components of robotic systems from scratch.

This role is mission-critical for helping deliver a safety-critical system for industrial automation. The opportunity offers a technical, hands-on team member the chance to help develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle technology with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model.

The ideal candidate will embrace our goal to drive zero-emission, self-driving vehicle adoption, and help us realize our potential to define, build, and lead a new category of robotic automation for the enterprise.

This role is based in Denver, CO.

What you will do

Lead reliability initiatives by analyzing failure modes, implementing design and process improvements, and driving corrective actions to improve product performance, durability, and lifecycle cost.
Own test strategies for mechanical and electro-mechanical subsystems: define test plans, acceptance criteria, and pass/fail requirements aligned to product specifications and customer use cases.
Design, build, and maintain reliability test fixtures and automated test rigs that simulate real-world operating conditions for accelerated life testing (ALT), fatigue, thermal cycling, and environmental stress screening
Support field testing and debugging, both locally and at remote customer sites
Brainstorm and prototype electro-mechanical, and pneumatic tools for automation systems and robotic manipulators
Design and maintain parts and complex CAD assemblies for robotic end effectors, tooling, and autonomous vehicle hardware, with reliability and manufacturability as primary design inputs.
Collaborate with software team members to incorporate desired sensing mechanisms and account for HW/SW integrated system design considerations

What you need

Required qualifications

5+ years of experience with integrated software/hardware systems such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other automotive/aerospace products with a significant portion focused on test engineering or reliability
BS or MS in mechanical engineering, computer engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, or a similar discipline
Demonstrated experience designing and building test fixtures and reliability test rigs for electro-mechanical systems
Experience with accelerated life testing (ALT) methodologies
Experience with the product development lifecycle - particularly design for manufacture, reliability, and cost
Experience working with linear and rotary actuators
Experience designing complex electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems from concept to product
Experience designing and documenting machined parts, weldments, sheet metal components, and assemblies
Experience creating and maintaining detailed mechanical drawings (GD&T, tolerances, and BOMs) to support test and manufacturing
Knowledge and experience selecting, designing, and/or integrating sensors to understand the state of a system
Working knowledge of Python and/or C++ for test automation or hardware-in-the-loop validation
Experience using basic shop equipment (3d printer, bandsaw, mill, drill, etc) to build rapid prototypes
Strong technical analysis skills

Ideal qualifications

Experience with industrial automation equipment
Experience with linkage synthesis and linkage design
Experience with PDM and part release processes
Experience designing and optimizing joints for robotic manipulators
Prior work with contract manufacturers
Familiarity wiring sensors and designing cable harnesses
Experience working in a multidisciplinary robotics team
Familiarity working on systems for use in hardened environments

Pay and benefits

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000
Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor
Relocation assistance offered
Equity: equity package commensurate on experience and skills
Health Insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(K) Retirement
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-Term Disability
Long–Term Disability
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Mental health benefits
Professional Development Benefits

Please note: At this time, we are only hiring candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States and reside within the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support international employment arrangements for this role.

About Outrider

The Company

Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai

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