Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months (Contract)
We’re seeking a highly skilled Mechanical/Product Design Engineer to join a team developing cutting-edge mixed reality input devices. The ideal candidate excels in a hands-on environment and is passionate about creating and refining functional prototypes for next-generation consumer electronics.
You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to explore new interaction paradigms, test early ideas, and drive concept-to-prototype development.
Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills:
CAD Proficiency (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino)
Hands-on Rapid Prototyping (3D printing, CNC, molding, casting, electromechanical integration)
Consumer Electronics Product Development experience
Nice to Have Skills:
Experience with cross-functional collaboration
Background in soft goods development or prototyping
Exposure to VR/MR products
Worked with external manufacturing vendors
Knowledge of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or full-stack electromechanical prototyping
Key Responsibilities:
Design and build functional prototypes based on engineering, UX, and industrial design requirements
Use CAD and fabrication techniques to develop and communicate mechanical concepts
Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate PCBs and sensors into mechanical systems
Manage multiple streams of work independently with minimal supervision
Leverage both internal and external vendors to execute builds at various levels of fidelity
Investigate mechanical challenges, iterate on solutions, and contribute to broader product development decisions
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
3+ years in a multidisciplinary hands-on engineering role in consumer hardware
Demonstrated ability to manage independent design and prototyping tasks end-to-end
Experience executing projects involving mechanical, electrical, and firmware components
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills