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# Senior Mechanical Engineer at Knightscope

Department: 9OYE50 - 208 Hardware - ElectricalSeniority in posting: Experienced

Compensation · Listed in posting

$170,000 – $185,000/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: Sunnyvale, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 16, 2026

## Description

Knightscope is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical design, component integration, enclosure development, thermal management, and test support across the H1, K1, and K7 hardware programs. The role requires a senior, hands-on engineer to carry designs from early concept and prototyping through production readiness, collaborate with electrical, software, and systems teams, manage cross-functional tradeoffs, and mentor junior engineers. The position is full-time and on-site at Knightscope’s Sunnyvale headquarters.

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