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Staff Geartrain Design Engineer

ALSO.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2025
About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

ALSO is looking for a Staff Geartrain Design Engineer to support transmission component design of critical components of next generation light electric vehicles

What You Will Do

  • Geartrain component design of rotating shafts, torque split devices, couplings, and clutches
  • Geartrain modeling to evaluate geartrain noise, efficiency, durability, reliability
  • Spline sizing and load rating
  • Bearing load analysis and life rating
  • Establish bearing and gear mesh lubrication requirements
  • Establish gear mesh and bearing alignment requirements
  • 2D and 3D modeling utilizing CAD software
  • Statistical analysis for component stack-up
  • Component level testing for performance, durability, reliability, and variability
  • Geartrain component quality troubleshooting resulting in supplier corrective action

What You Will Bring

  • Prior geartrain design and analysis experience from concept through production ramp
  • Experience in rotating machinery design including gears, bearings, and tribology analysis
  • Strong fundamental knowledge of statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
  • Geartrain system modeling experience utilizing Romax, Masta, Transmission3D, KissSoft or equivalent
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling and product lifecycle management (PLM). Catia preferred but not required
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent programming language
  • Strong fundamental understanding of material properties, heat treatment, and gear manufacturing methods
  • Experience with finite element analysis for evaluating stress, strain, and modal response

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

Perks And Benefits

  • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
  • Flexible time off.
  • 401(k) match.

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