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Principal Mechanical Engineer (PhD)

AC Future
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026

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





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