Dubai Mechanical Engineer - Tunneling Hardware Lead

The Boring Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boring Company seeks a founding Mechanical Engineer in Dubai to own hardware through the product life cycle—from design to test. You will design systems and subsystems for boring machines and tunnel infrastructure, using FEA, CAD, and hand calculations while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to align with schedule and safety requirements.

Ideal candidates have a Mechanical Engineering background with 1+ years of design/build/test experience and strong teamwork, detail orientation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Hands‑on hardware experience in design, build and testing preferred.
• Master’s degree is a plus for advanced design challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design systems and sub-systems for operations such as boring machine parts, support systems, and tunnel infrastructure.
• Use hand calculations, FEA and CAD to develop and communicate designs.
• Adhere to project schedule from conception to implementation.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Mechatronics

Mechanism design

Fluid power

Dynamics

Material selection

Testing methods

Manufacturing drawings

Machining / fabrication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Boring Company seeks a founding Mechanical Engineer in Dubai to own hardware through the product life cycle—from design to test. You will design systems and subsystems for boring machines and tunnel infrastructure, using FEA, CAD, and hand calculations while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to align with schedule and safety requirements.

Ideal candidates have a Mechanical Engineering background with 1+ years of design/build/test experience and strong teamwork, detail orientation, and