Principal Mechanical Engineer (PhD)

Principal Mechanical Engineer (PhD) – Advanced Mobility & Smart Living Platforms

About Us

AC Future is a trailblazer in designing cutting-edge products that harmonize luxury, smart technology, and sustainability. We specialize in creating innovative living solutions, such as the AiTH - Ai Transformer Home, and other series of mobile living spaces that seamlessly integrates eco-friendly features and modern technology.

Role Overview

We are seeking a PhD-level Mechanical Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and validation of advanced mechanical systems across our vehicle and robotic platforms. This role will drive structural innovation, deployable systems, and high-performance packaging especially related to our proprietary room expansion technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end mechanical design for: 

• Class A / Class C motorhome platforms 
• Expandable living modules (slide-outs, sky decks, living room / bedroom expansions) 
• Smart trailer and robotic subsystems like auto deployment of tank filling and drainage systems

• Develop multi-physics models (FEA, CFD, thermal, vibration) 

• Architect lightweight structures using composites, aluminum, and hybrid materials. 

• Design deployable mechanisms: 

• Expandable structures & mechanisms
• Automated access & slide out systems. 

• Improve vehicle packaging: 

• Battery integration (400V / 800V systems) 
• HVAC, plumbing, water regeneration systems 
• Interior living space ergonomics 
• Vehicle lighting

• Drive DFM/DFA strategies: 

• Hybrid manufacturing (3D printing + traditional) 
• Supplier collaboration (US + Asia + Mexico) 

• Lead prototype builds and validation testing: 

• Structural durability 
• NVH 
• Environmental testing 

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field 

• 5+ years of experience (advanced research) 

• Expertise in: 

• Structural mechanics & materials 
• Mechanism design (kinematics, actuation systems) 
• CAD tools (SolidWorks / CATIA / NX) 
• FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus) 

Preferred Experience

• EV platforms or automotive OEM experience 

• RV / motorhome / trailer systems 

• Robotics or deployable systems 

• 3D printing / additive manufacturing 

• Knowledge of standards: 

• FMVSS 
• RVIA 
• ISO structural standards

Company Benefits:

• Generous employee stock options
• 401(k) – 1:1 company match up to 5%
• Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Free office lunch
• Sponsorship for employment visa status

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Irvine near Spectrum, CA