Senior Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026. motivo scores D on the Alion truth index.
About Motivo
Motivo is a project-based company delivering excellence in mechanical and electrical system design and prototype builds. We have a history in successfully taking concepts through to actual finished solutions. Our work spans a wide range of market segments including mobility/automotive, aerospace, robotics, and clean energy, to name a few. Every team member will experience a wide variety of challenging projects, offering rich opportunities for professional growth. We are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, striving for excellence within every unique project constraint, and believe in having fun while we do it!
About the role
Motivo is looking for a passionate Sr. Mechanical Engineer who is hands-on, has a strong technical background, and enjoys being part of a tight-knit engineering team. We work on cool, fast paced design projects and are responsible for the design, engineering, and build in-house. We also get to test the designs, which is a lot of fun since our projects include complete vehicle engineering and builds, computer vision & machine learning with applications in AgTech and Industrial Automation, aerospace mechanical and control systems, connected car and vehicle telematics, and large battery systems. We complete projects in weeks or months, not years, so we get to work on a lot of fun projects in a typical year. We are passionate about our work and strive for excellence within each project's unique constraints. Our flexible work environment and benefits allow us to balance project demands with personal interests. We have unique perks for our team members including using our shop space and tools for personal projects. We are constantly challenging ourselves by working on diverse projects and building awesome products for our clients that range from startups to Fortune 500 firms.
Qualifications
Capabilities and Skills
- Development of complex systems with interaction across multiple engineering disciplines
- Advanced knowledge/skills in CAD modeling using a major software package (e.g., SolidWorks, ProE, UG-NX, or CATIA V5)
- Reading and interpreting engineering specifications
- Development and/or editing top level system architecture
- Structural design, analysis, and optimization
- Generate detailed design and technical drawings of systems, components, and interfaces
- Engineering support of component manufacturing and build activities
- Presentation of results and recommendations to internal team and external customers
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines
- Experience in rapid prototyping of electro-mechanical systems from concepts to functional prototypes is a plus
- Technical mentorship for new engineers
Required Attributes
- BS in engineering required, MS or higher preferred
- Minimum 5 years of direct engineering experience within the automotive industry and/or engineering services
- Formula SAE Team Lead experience is preferred
- Must be a generalist with involvement in systems level design and experience working in a cross-functional engineering team
- Ability to multi-task and demonstrate attention to quality, timing, awareness of budget constraints, and other program management considerations
- Ability to plan, manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts
- Past experience in a startup/small business environment
- Strong ability to connect and communicate with clients and project teams
- “Get it done” Attitude
- Ability to travel as required (less than 10%)
Benefits
We’re convinced that the team and the projects are hands-down the best part of working at Motivo. To support that, we offer a solid benefits package including high-quality insurance, a 401(k) match, generous vacation time, and our Monday-Thursday 4/10 work week. We offer profit-sharing bonuses, which are tied to overall company performance, because we believe in winning together; we’re transparent about the company’s numbers, and when our hard work drives financial success, employees may share in the upside.
- Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000
- Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge, and interview performance.