or apply directly on Salient Motion's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Salient Motion's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of Salient Motion's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Salient Motion
- high 21 stale, 0 reposted of 22 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Salient Motion's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Salient Motion.
About this role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design production hardware and test equipment, focusing on electromechanical systems. Your role involves collaborating with various teams to develop design requirements, selecting and managing contract manufacturers, and working with PCBAs and electronics enclosures.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Salient Motion as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience with the full design cycle from ideation to production
- Design experience in Solidworks or other CAD package
- General knowledge of designing for electrical enclosures
- Knowledge of DFM and GD&T
Nice to have
- Gearbox design and fabrication
- Strong understanding in electromechanical actuator design and analysis
What you get
- Competitive compensation: $130,000 to $150,000 base salary + equity
- Exceptional healthcare benefits — Medical is 100% covered by the company
- Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
- Flexible PTO, 401K, Financial Wellness Resources, and more
Worth weighing
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents
- The role involves working in a lean environment which may require adaptability
- The company is in a niche market (Aerospace and Defense) which may have specific regulatory challenges
Summarised from Salient Motion's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Salient Motion on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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