VR Hardware Engineer — Wearable Systems & Prototyping

Evolve; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver hardware systems for our next-generation VR headset. You will work at the intersection of design, electrical integration, and human factors to create robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will own mechanical design and product architecture, prototype through production, and partner with cross-functional teams to balance comfort, performance, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of mechanical engineering experience in consumer electronics, wearables, or similar products.
• Experience designing and shipping products with tight integration between mechanical, electrical, and user-facing systems.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or equivalent).
• Experience with tolerance analysis and mechanical stack-ups.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, assembly, and debugging physical hardware.
• Experience working through at least one full product development cycle (prototype → production).
• Strong Materials Science background surrounding soft systems, wearable electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and assemblies for VR headsets, including enclosures, frames, and mounting.
• Optimize thermal management and strap/fit systems for comfort and reliability.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Firmware, and Software teams to integrate displays, optics, and power.
• Drive rapid prototyping from concept to EVT, including 3D-printed parts and soft tooling.
• Validate designs through fit, finish, and functional testing; resolve tolerance and durability issues.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure DFM/DFA and scaling to production.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on prototyping

Problem solving

Ability to work through ambiguity

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

Job description

Evolve is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver hardware systems for our next-generation VR headset. You will work at the intersection of design, electrical integration, and human factors to create robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will own mechanical design and product architecture, prototype through production, and partner with cross-functional teams to balance comfort, performance, and reliability.