Mechanical Engineer I – Prototyping for Wearables

United States Digital Space LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Hardware Advanced Development Team in Boston. You will drive mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of early-stage hardware concepts from concept through to manufacturing-ready designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the future of company hardware.

The role requires 0–3 years of experience, SolidWorks proficiency, and hands-on rapid prototyping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in design of complex mechanical products, preferably for consumer electronics, wearables, or medical devices.
• Experience with SolidWorks; proficiency in advanced assemblies, surfacing, configuration management and applying DFx feedback.
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping tools to craft proof-of-concept models.
• Familiarity with validation testing methods and statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical design and development of early-stage projects to shape the future of the company hardware.
• Design, prototype, and test complex mechanical components around microelectronics from concept to manufacturing release.
• Develop and present multiple design solutions for novel and complex challenges; document design process and specs.
• Support testing and validation plans using DOE methodologies to improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with Hardware Product Team to evaluate new technologies and manufacturing methods.
• Operate and maintain in-house prototyping tools like 3D printers and CNC machines.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Rapid prototyping

DFx awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

CNC machining

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Hardware Advanced Development Team in Boston. You will drive mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of early-stage hardware concepts from concept through to manufacturing-ready designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the future of company hardware.

The role requires 0–3 years of experience, SolidWorks proficiency, and hands-on rapid prototyping.