Structural Systems Engineer
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What You'll Do● Serve as the in-house structural authority for all volumetric modular designs, primarilylight gauge steel.● Perform and review calculations to ensure compliance with state and local building coderequirements.● Develop and maintain standard structural details and repeatable assemblies optimizedfor factory-built construction.● Design structural systems that account for lifting, rigging, and transportation loads,including craning and over-the-road transit.● Develop repeatable shippi
About this role
What You'll Do
● Serve as the in-house structural authority for all volumetric modular designs, primarily
light gauge steel.
● Perform and review calculations to ensure compliance with state and local building code
requirements.
● Develop and maintain standard structural details and repeatable assemblies optimized
for factory-built construction.
● Design structural systems that account for lifting, rigging, and transportation loads,
including craning and over-the-road transit.
● Develop repeatable shipping and handling strategies that reduce cost and simplify
logistics while preserving structural performance.
● Support integration of structural systems with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and
architectural layouts.
● Contribute to 3D modeling workflows and the development of reusable structural libraries
in collaboration with the broader engineering team.
● Work crossfunctionally to enable Design for Assembly (DFA) by supporting fixture/jig
design and sequencing in collaboration with factory teams.
● Provide cross-functional technical leadership during design reviews, prototyping, and
early product trials.
Qualifications:
● Minimum of 7 years of experience in structural engineering, ideally with a California
Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
● Modular construction experience in factory builds, multi-mod, stackable and/or other
hands on related experience.
● Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related field.
● Proven expertise in cold-formed steel framing, connection detailing, and structural code
compliance (IBC, ASCE 7, AISI, AISC).
● Experience applying Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM)
principles in real-world production environments.
● Proficiency in structural analysis tools such as RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, or similar.
● Familiarity with 3D modeling tools such as Onshape, SolidWorks, Inventor, or Revit;
must be comfortable reviewing models and contributing to digital design workflows.
● Demonstrated understanding of modular transportation loads, craning/lifting
requirements, and regulatory constraints for road transport in California.
● Hands-on mindset with willingness to travel to and engage with the factory floor to
validate design intent.
● Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with
architecture, permitting, and factory teams.
What We're Looking For
● Minimum of 7 years of experience in structural engineering, ideally with a California
Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
● Modular construction experience in factory builds, multi-mod, stackable and/or other
hands on related experience.
● Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related field.
● Proven expertise in cold-formed steel framing, connection detailing, and structural code
compliance (IBC, ASCE 7, AISI, AISC).
● Experience applying Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
principles in real-world environments.
● Proficiency in structural analysis tools such as RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, or similar.
● Familiarity with 3D modeling tools such as Onshape, SolidWorks, Inventor, or Revit;
must be comfortable reviewing models and contributing to digital design workflows.
● Demonstrated understanding of modular transportation loads, craning/lifting
requirements, and regulatory constraints for road transport in California.
● Hands-on mindset with willingness to travel to and engage with the factory floor to
validate design intent and troubleshoot manufacturing issues in realtime.
● Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with
architecture, permitting, and factory teams.
● Ability to travel to our factory in Mexico up to 25-40%.
What We Offer
● Salary range of $150-170K and performance-based bonuses.
● Hybrid work schedule with 3 days each week in our Redwood City office.
● Snacks and Lunch on in-office days
● Early stage employee equity.
● Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance.
● 401k eligibility after 6 months.
● Flexible PTO policy.
How to Apply
If you're excited to support Samara’s mission and have the skills to match, we’d love to hear
from you. Please submit your resume and a brief letter of introduction to our team.
Let’s build something extraordinary—together.
About Samara
Join Samara to help create new ways of living that help people dream bigger. Our flagship product, Backyard, is a fully turnkey, premium accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designed for California property owners and real estate developers.
Job Title: Structural Systems Engineer
Location: Redwood City, CA, Los Angeles, CA and/or Mexicali, MEX
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Overview
Ready to play a key role in building the future of living? Join Samara in tackling California’s
housing shortage and enabling people to attain sustainable housing without compromising
design or quality. Our flagship product, Backyard, is a fully turnkey, premium accessory dwelling
unit (ADU) designed for homeowners and real estate developers. As we expand our offerings
and scale our in-house development initiatives, we’re at a pivotal moment, redefining
homeownership through high-quality, attainable infill housing. Backed by top-tier investors,
including Airbnb, Thrive Capital, and 8VC, Samara is positioned for significant growth and
market impact.