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# Mechanical Engineer at Future Motion

- **Company:** Future Motion
- **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2015-11-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/rideonewheel/3b8b8886-444a-4ee0-ae54-f5b486a6749b

## Job description

Design, simulate and test mechanical components and integrate them into complete vehicles.

The ideal candidate will be a very talented, creative, capable hands-on engineer who is excited about joining an interdisciplinary team that is revolutionizing boardsports and transportation and shipping product.

We’re looking for a creative and forward-thinking engineer who shares our vision for this company and our willingness to work extremely hard, in a start-up environment, to bring that vision to life. Do you have a track record of solving complex engineering challenges and delivering outstanding products? Do you build, tinker, hack, and create in your spare time? Are you obsessively attentive to detail?

The job is based in our westside Santa Cruz, CA location just half a mile from the beach!

To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter that mentions why you would be a great fit for this role along with your resume. Due to the number of applications, we may not be able to contact everyone directly.

## Key responsibilities + expectations

- Design enclosures, housings, mechanisms and electromechanical components.
- Validate, test, and iterate on existing mechanical and electromechanical systems.
- Work with EE team for integration of PCBAs, connectors and wire harnesses
- Document and prepare drawing packages for internal/external uses.

Experience + Qualifications:

- BS or MS in mechanical engineering.
- Electromechanical (electric vehicle, mechatronics, etc.) background a very strong plus.
- Hands-on prototyping/machine shop experience
- Experience with design and documentation for a variety of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, casting, sheet metal.
- Experience in the outdoor industry (bikes, snowboards, skateboards, etc) a strong plus
- Manufacturing/DFM experience a significant plus.
- Experience taking product to market strongly preferred.
- Excellent CAD (Solidworks) proficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Future Motion Inc, makers of Onewheel ®  and Antic ®  are seeking to hire for the position of: Mechanical Engineer

We create revolutionary new recreation-transportation products. We are a company that values idealism, entrepreneurship and innovation and a combination of intensity, purpose and having fun.

## About Future Motion

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Future Motion designs and manufactures the Onewheel, a self-balancing electric skateboard that delivers a unique riding experience for adventure seekers and commuters.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped-to-VC; raised $3.83M in funding, last round Series A in 2016)
- **Headquarters**: Santa Cruz, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Kyle Doerksen (CEO), Wasi Hasan (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Light electric vehicle manufacturing, consumer electronics, boardsports.
- **Target customers**: B2C – outdoor enthusiasts, commuters, snowboarders/surfers looking for a year-round ride, and tech-savvy early adopters.
- **Mission or purpose**: “Create delightful, magical experiences” by building amazing electric vehicles that allow riders to feel the flow-state of carving on any terrain.

## Products & Services
- **[Onewheel Original](https://onewheel.com/)**: The first production model – a self-balancing electric skateboard with pressure-sensitive footpads, LED lights, and a Bluetooth-connected mobile app.
- **[Onewheel+ XR](https://onewheel.com/)**: Extended range version offering up to 18 miles per charge, compact form factor.
- **[Onewheel GT S-Series](https://onewheel.com/)**: Flagship board with a 113-volt drivetrain for unmatched power and performance.
- **[Onewheel XR Classic](https://onewheel.com/)**: Brought back the popular XR form factor with revamped internals for a classic ride feel.
- **Services**: App for ride tracking, firmware updates; community events, racing league (ESPN-featured).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $6M (estimated, based on LinkedIn data). Total funding $3.83M (seed round 2014, Series A led by Deshe Holdings in 2016).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Deshe Holdings (Series A lead); other unnamed investors. Manufacturing facilities in San Jose, CA – largest light electric vehicle manufacturer in the US by their own claim.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount growth of +2.5% YoY (50 employees). Active job postings for Full Stack Software Engineer and Customer Support Representative. Expanding product line with GT S-Series and XR Classic.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary mechatronic system design**: In-house development of motor, battery, control electronics, and software gives a tight integration that competitors struggle to replicate.
- **Brand & community**: Strong grassroots culture with global group rides, competitions, and a racing league broadcast on ESPN. The Onewheel has become a category-defining product.
- **US-based manufacturing**: All boards built in San Jose, allowing quality control and “built in USA” marketing appeal.
- **First-mover in self-balancing electric skateboards**: Launched in 2013 via Kickstarter, created a new boardsport category.

## Strategic Focus
- **Product innovation**: Continuing to push performance limits (higher voltage, longer range, new form factors).
- **Community building**: Expanding the Onewheel Racing League and events to drive brand loyalty and visibility.
- **Direct-to-consumer sales**: Strong e-commerce presence (onewheel.com) with financing options to lower purchase barriers.
- **Scaling operations**: Recent HQ upgrade to 60,000 sq ft in Santa Cruz, aiming to support growing team and production.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “idealism, entrepreneurship, and innovation thrive” in a state-of-the-art facility on the California coast. Weekly sunset happy hours, singletrack and bike paths out the back door.
- **Location**: Santa Cruz, steps from the beach and redwoods – ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Office in the West Side, near coffee, tacos, and surf.
- **Perks**: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision; 401K with generous matching; Onewheel board for personal use with employee discount; competitive salary ranges (e.g., Software Developer ~$140k/yr, Marketing Associate ~$72k/yr).
- **Work environment**: On-site roles (no remote listed for engineering). However, employer rating on LinkedIn is 2.7/5.0 (23 reviews) – work-life balance 2.7, compensation 2.6, culture 2.5, career 2.5. Some caution warranted regarding internal culture feedback.
- **Engineering stack**: Mac OS, JavaScript, Python, Flask, React, MySQL, Java, MongoDB, Google Cloud, Django, SolidWorks, etc. – a mix of mechanical and software engineering.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn – Future Motion Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-motion)
2. [Onewheel.com – About Us](https://onewheel.com/pages/about-us)
3. [Onewheel.com – Careers](https://onewheel.com/pages/careers)
4. [Lever – Future Motion Job Board](https://jobs.lever.co/rideonewheel)
5. [Onewheel.com – Product Page](https://onewheel.com/)

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