Senior Mechanical Engineer — Wearables Hardware & Systems

LiquidXR; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock option program

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

Open PTO

Job summary

LiquidXR, located in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own hardware design from concept to mass production for wearable devices. You will create robust mechanical architectures, validate designs, prototype with 3D CAD, and collaborate across product, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

This full-time, in-person role allows occasional remote work and domestic/international travel. You will maintain meticulous documentation, BOMs, test plans, and drive multiple projects in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with launched products.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo).
• Experience designing for wearable tech or miniaturized, high-volume products preferred.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and design verification/validation.
• Thermoplastic elastomers knowledge and thin-film extrusion familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end mechanical design for a platform enabling wearables and consumer electronics.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate product designs and manufacturing processes.
• Create functional prototypes and manufacturable products using 3D CAD and rapid prototyping.
• Produce detailed engineering documentation including 3D models, drawings, BOMs, test plans and reports.
• Apply first-principles thinking to troubleshoot and solve technical challenges.
• Manage multiple projects from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with product management, electrical, manufacturing, firmware/software teams and external partners.
• Stay updated on industry trends and manufacturing processes to keep products cutting edge.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

3D CAD

Job description

LiquidXR, located in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own hardware design from concept to mass production for wearable devices. You will create robust mechanical architectures, validate designs, prototype with 3D CAD, and collaborate across product, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

This full-time, in-person role allows occasional remote work and domestic/international travel. You will maintain meticulous documentation, BOMs, test plans, and drive multiple projects in