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    Wayve

    Artificial Intelligence

    Mechanical Design Engineer

    London, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time4+ yrs experiencePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    About us 

    Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology.  Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

    Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward.  Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
    In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

    At Wayve, your contributions matter.  We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

    Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

    The role

    As a Mechanical Engineer at Wayve, you’ll design and deliver robust integration solutions for compute and sensors on real-world vehicles—working on programs with some of the world’s leading automotive partners. You’ll take ideas from concept through prototype and into manufacture, owning quality and trade‑offs along the way. This is a hands-on role with clear impact on how our systems are built, tested, installed, and scaled.

    Applicants are required to submit a portfolio showcasing relevant work alongside their resume. Applications without a portfolio may not be considered.

    Key responsibilities

    • Design and integrate mechanical solutions for sensors and compute across a range of vehicle platforms.
    • Own mechanical design trade‑offs (performance, cost, manufacturability, serviceability) while maintaining a high quality bar.
    • Develop and build HiLs, test rigs, jigs, and fixtures to support validation and integration.
    • Produce clear 2D drawings, assemblies, and BOMs; apply GD&T to ensure repeatable builds.
    • Partner with supply chain and external suppliers to source and manufacture parts (sheet metal, machining, vacuum casting, 3D printing, etc.).
    • Collaborate cross‑functionally with electronics and other engineering teams to integrate compute/sensor architectures.
    • Create build instructions, inspection checklists, and safety/quality documentation; support knowledge transfer to Fleet and field teams.

    About you

    To set you up for success as a Mechanical Engineer at Wayve, you bring strong mechanical design fundamentals, a pragmatic approach to prototyping, and a track record of delivering high-quality integration work in fast-moving environments.

    Essential

    • 4+ years’ experience in mechanical/design engineering, with a portfolio of relevant work.
    • Proficiency in SolidWorks (and ideally SolidWorks PDM), including master model development and multi‑part assemblies.
    • Experience with common manufacturing processes (e.g., sheet metal, machining, vacuum casting, 3D printing) and design-for-manufacture considerations.
    • Strong experience designing/building test jigs, rigs, and fixtures; comfort working hands-on in a workshop environment.
    • Strong 2D drawing and assembly skills, BOM management, and working knowledge of GD&T.
    • Experience using risk assessment methods such as FMEA/DFMEA.

    Desirable

    • Surface modelling experience.
    • Familiarity with aluminium extrusion-based builds.
    • Understanding of electronic systems (e.g., voltage basics, harness development, compute selection).
    • Hands-on FDM printing experience.

    Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.

    We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
    At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition  (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

    For more information visit Careers at Wayve. 

    To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve 

    For US candidates only, please visit E-Verify Notice and Participation and Right to Work

    DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.

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    Wayve

    Wayve is building the next generation of autonomous driving technology. They are developing an end-to-end autonomous driving system that uses deep learning and AI to enable vehicles to navigate roads and environments.

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