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Mechanical Engineer
Accepting applicationsEvolve · Austin, TX
Full-Time Entry
Posted
2d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Entry
Country
United States
Role Overview
Evolve is an innovative, consciousness-focused company developing a groundbreaking VR platform that integrates multimodal physiological signals (including but not limited to EEG, PPG, EDA, IMU, eye tracking, etc.) to deliver personalized biofeedback experiences. Our mission is to help users develop deeper self-awareness, regulate emotions, and enhance cognitive performance.
Evolve is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver critical hardware systems for our next-generation VR headset platform. This role sits at the intersection of industrial design, electrical integration, and human factors, with direct responsibility for mechanical architectures that impact comfort, sensor performance, manufacturability, and overall product reliability.
This is not a pure CAD or sustaining role. The ideal candidate has experience building and shipping complex consumer electronics or wearable devices, and is comfortable working through ambiguity, rapid iteration, and cross-functional integration challenges.
What You’ll Own
1. Mechanical Design & Product Architecture
Design mechanical systems and assemblies for VR headsets, including:
Enclosures and structural frames
Optical/sensor mounting systems
Thermal management solutions
Strap and fit systems
Contribute to overall product architecture, balancing:
Comfort and ergonomics
Structural integrity
Weight distribution
Thermal and electrical constraints
Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and tolerance analyses for production-ready designs
2. Cross-Functional Hardware Integration
Work closely with Electrical, Firmware, and Software teams to integrate:
Sensors (EEG, PPG, IMU, eye tracking, etc.)
Displays and optics
Batteries and power systems
Resolve integration challenges involving:
Sensor placement and signal quality
EMI/EMC and grounding considerations
Cable routing and connector reliability
Participate in system-level tradeoffs across mechanical, electrical, and user experience domains
3. Prototyping, Build & Validation
Drive rapid prototyping from early concept through EVT builds:
3D printed assemblies
Soft tooling and early production processes
Support build cycles (Proto, EVT, DVT), including:
Hands-on assembly and debug
Fit, finish, and functional validation
Identify and resolve issues related to:
Mechanical tolerances
Assembly variation
Structural or durability failures
4. DFM, Manufacturing & Supplier Engagement
Design for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), and cost at scale
Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to:
Refine tooling strategies
Review mold flow, tolerance stack-ups, and yield risks
Support transition from EVT → DVT → PVT with increasing design maturity
Evaluate and implement “steel-safe” changes where needed
5. Human Factors & Wearability
Design for long-duration wear:
Pressure distribution
Fit adjustability
Skin-contact materials
Partner with research and product teams to iterate on:
Comfort vs. sensor performance tradeoffs
Strap tension vs. signal quality interactions
Validate designs through user testing and feedback loops
Required Experience
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 (e.g., 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
Preferred Experience
Experience working on VR/AR headsets or wearable devices
Experience integrating sensors (optical, biosignal, or motion sensing) into physical products
Familiarity with:
Injection molding, soft goods, and overmolding
Thermal management in compact devices
Lightweight structural design
Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs/JDMs)
Exposure to EVT/DVT/PVT build cycles and production ramp
What Success Looks Like
Delivers robust mechanical designs that hold up across EVT and into DVT with minimal rework
Anticipates integration challenges early and drives cross-functional solutions
Balances comfort, performance, and manufacturability without over-indexing on one dimension
Operates effectively in a fast-paced, iterative environment with evolving requirements
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Evolve is an innovative, consciousness-focused company developing a groundbreaking VR platform that integrates multimodal physiological signals (including but not limited to EEG, PPG, EDA, IMU, eye tracking, etc.) to deliver personalized biofeedback experiences. Our mission is to help users develop deeper self-awareness, regulate emotions, and enhance cognitive performance.
Evolve is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver critical hardware systems for our next-generation VR headset platform. This role sits at the intersection of industrial design, electrical integration, and human factors, with direct responsibility for mechanical architectures that impact comfort, sensor performance, manufacturability, and overall product reliability.
This is not a pure CAD or sustaining role. The ideal candidate has experience building and shipping complex consumer electronics or wearable devices, and is comfortable working through ambiguity, rapid iteration, and cross-functional integration challenges.
What You’ll Own
1. Mechanical Design & Product Architecture
Design mechanical systems and assemblies for VR headsets, including:
Enclosures and structural frames
Optical/sensor mounting systems
Thermal management solutions
Strap and fit systems
Contribute to overall product architecture, balancing:
Comfort and ergonomics
Structural integrity
Weight distribution
Thermal and electrical constraints
Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and tolerance analyses for production-ready designs
2. Cross-Functional Hardware Integration
Work closely with Electrical, Firmware, and Software teams to integrate:
Sensors (EEG, PPG, IMU, eye tracking, etc.)
Displays and optics
Batteries and power systems
Resolve integration challenges involving:
Sensor placement and signal quality
EMI/EMC and grounding considerations
Cable routing and connector reliability
Participate in system-level tradeoffs across mechanical, electrical, and user experience domains
3. Prototyping, Build & Validation
Drive rapid prototyping from early concept through EVT builds:
3D printed assemblies
Soft tooling and early production processes
Support build cycles (Proto, EVT, DVT), including:
Hands-on assembly and debug
Fit, finish, and functional validation
Identify and resolve issues related to:
Mechanical tolerances
Assembly variation
Structural or durability failures
4. DFM, Manufacturing & Supplier Engagement
Design for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), and cost at scale
Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to:
Refine tooling strategies
Review mold flow, tolerance stack-ups, and yield risks
Support transition from EVT → DVT → PVT with increasing design maturity
Evaluate and implement “steel-safe” changes where needed
5. Human Factors & Wearability
Design for long-duration wear:
Pressure distribution
Fit adjustability
Skin-contact materials
Partner with research and product teams to iterate on:
Comfort vs. sensor performance tradeoffs
Strap tension vs. signal quality interactions
Validate designs through user testing and feedback loops
Required Experience
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 (e.g., 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
Preferred Experience
Experience working on VR/AR headsets or wearable devices
Experience integrating sensors (optical, biosignal, or motion sensing) into physical products
Familiarity with:
Injection molding, soft goods, and overmolding
Thermal management in compact devices
Lightweight structural design
Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs/JDMs)
Exposure to EVT/DVT/PVT build cycles and production ramp
What Success Looks Like
Delivers robust mechanical designs that hold up across EVT and into DVT with minimal rework
Anticipates integration challenges early and drives cross-functional solutions
Balances comfort, performance, and manufacturability without over-indexing on one dimension
Operates effectively in a fast-paced, iterative environment with evolving requirements
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