R&D Mechanical Engineer - Feasibility & Prototyping

Open Systems Technologies; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies in Needham, MA is seeking an engineer to prove out technical feasibility for upcoming roadmap projects during an early-stage window, ahead of firm product definition.

You will work independently with daily check-ins with project management, identify what is functionally possible, and present cross‑functional options to accelerate how we achieve the desired outcome.

The role requires hands-on skills, strong analytical ability, and clear reporting on progress.

Qualifications

• Hands-on POC development from existing products with minimal guidance.
• Ability to analyze system interactions and surface gaps or risks.
• Design and execute tests to validate crucial assumptions.
• Solid grasp of heat transfer and thermodynamics relevant to products.
• Ability to digest data and report progress clearly.

Skills

POC Development

System Level Thinking

Test Design

Thermal Fundamentals

Data Analysis

Reporting

Independence

Job description

Open Systems Technologies in Needham, MA is seeking an engineer to prove out technical feasibility for upcoming roadmap projects during an early-stage window, ahead of firm product definition.

You will work independently with daily check-ins with project management, identify what is functionally possible, and present cross‑functional options to accelerate how we achieve the desired outcome.

The role requires hands-on skills, strong analytical ability, and clear reporting on progress.