About the role#
Join moss as a Mechanical Engineering Intern to build robotics for outdoor environments. You will work on a small team to develop hardware that gets deployed in real-world conditions. You will own projects covering structural design, thermal performance, and packaging for sensor kits. This role covers the full development cycle from concept CAD and prototyping to supplier coordination and field validation.
What you'll do#
- Conceptualize new mechanical architectures for robotic systems in harsh environments.
- Lead design reviews with internal teams, suppliers, and partners.
- Develop enclosure systems for thermal management, vibration resistance, and weather protection.
- Perform tolerance analysis and DFM reviews with manufacturing partners.
- Own prototype builds and field-test validation.
- Collaborate with perception, robotics, and electrical teams to optimize full-system integration.
What you'll need#
- Track record of hands-on personal projects outside the classroom demonstrating hardware skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in CAD software and FEA modeling.
- Solid understanding of GD&T.
- Ability to make first-principles engineering trade-offs, even with partial information.
- Experience integrating sensors, compute, or power systems into physical assemblies.
- Comfort building, assembling, and debugging physical hardware.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About moss
Moss operates in the agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing sectors. The company collects and manages farm field data. It uses artificial intelligence and robotics to predict field outcomes. Founded in 2023, the firm is based in Boring, Oregon. It maintains a small team of 2 to 10 employees.
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