Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Technology Group
KoBold Metals is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Advanced Technology Group in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying next-generation hardware technologies to enhance the collection and interpretation of exploration data. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, engineers, and geoscientists to create innovative solutions that drive KoBold's mineral exploration initiatives.
The Mechanical Engineer will lead the full technical lifecycle of critical hardware systems, from concept and prototyping through validation, automation, manufacturing, and field deployment. Responsibilities include defining system architecture, managing technical trade-offs, and ensuring the integration of new data streams into KoBold's proprietary data systems. The role also involves building partnerships with service providers and vendors to develop hardware solutions tailored to exploration needs.
Candidates should have a proven track record in developing and deploying complex automated scientific equipment, with experience in remote site deployments, including commissioning, validation, training, and monitoring. The ability to manage multiple roles—such as technical lead, project manager, and hands-on engineer—is essential. Strong communication skills are required to navigate a highly interdisciplinary workplace. Technical expertise should encompass end-to-end product development, physical measurement and data analysis systems, automation, systems integration, data acquisition, mechanical engineering, CAD, prototyping, and vendor management.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $190,000 annually, along with company equity. The role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with an expectation to work out of the Berkeley, CA office as needed. Travel requirements include domestic and international trips, approximately 20-30% of the time, which may involve visits to remote field sites and work trips extending to three or more weeks.
KoBold Metals fosters a dynamic and collaborative work environment, emphasizing innovation and continuous learning. The company is at the forefront of integrating AI and advanced technologies in mineral exploration, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that have a significant impact on the future of energy and technology.