Our Culture:

We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here https://foundation.bot/culture .

Who should join:

• You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.
• You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
• You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
• You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to “fix” it.
• You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done.

Why We Are Hiring for This Role:

• Own suspension system development end-to-end: concept, CAD design, simulation, testing, and validation for off-road electric ATVs.
• Suspension analysis including kinematics, compliance, ride & handling, durability, and off-road performance optimization.
• Design and iterate suspension components (arms, dampers, bushings, linkages, mounts, etc.) in CAD with manufacturability and serviceability in mind.
• Support prototype builds and field testing, diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues quickly.
• Document designs, analyses, and validation results to ensure clear handoff to manufacturing and future iterations

What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in suspension design, testing, or vehicle dynamics (off-road, automotive, powersports, or defense preferred)
• Hands-on experience with suspension testing (rig tests, durability, vibration, ride/handling) and data analysis
• Familiarity with structural analysis (FEA for static, fatigue, and crash loads)
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, kinematics, and compliance tuning
• Ability to design for rugged, off-road environments (shock, vibration, corrosion, and dirt/water ingress considerations)
• Experience with chassis frame design, weldment design, and lightweight structures
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
• Experience with suspension analysis tools (e.g., Adams Car, Simpack, Matlab)
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or equivalent) for suspension and chassis design

Benefits

We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.