Mechanical Engineer III
The Elevator Pitch
What if the products you designed could help make some of the world's busiest venues and public spaces safer, without compromising the visitor experience? At Evolv, you'll help develop the mechanical systems behind technology used to protect communities around the world.
As a Mechanical Engineer III, you'll take hands-on ownership of components and subassemblies throughout the product lifecycle-from early concepts and rapid proto@types through design validation, production tooling, release, and continuous improvement. Using SolidWorks and Arena PDM, you'll create reliable, manufacturable designs with a strong focus on plastic injection molding and integrated electromechanical systems.
You'll work closely with electrical engineering, firmware, industrial design, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing to solve complex design challenges and turn ideas into products that perform reliably in demanding, real-world environments. This is an opportunity to sharpen your technical craft, expand your ownership, and see your work deliver meaningful customer impact at scale.
Success in the Role
In the first 90 days, you will:
Build strong partnerships across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, firmware, industrial design, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing while developing a solid understanding of Evolv's products and development priorities.
Become proficient in Evolv's SolidWorks and Arena PDM workflows and contribute effectively to design reviews, documentation, and engineering-change processes.
Take ownership of defined components, subassemblies, or sustaining-engineering assignments and deliver high-quality designs, proto@types, drawings, or analyses with support from the broader team.
In the first 12 months, you will:
Independently own mechanical design work for assigned product features, components, or sustaining initiatives from concept through validation and release.
Deliver reliable, manufacturable, and serviceable designs that appropriately balance performance, cost, quality, and schedule.
Drive product improvements by identifying root causes and partnering across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to implement well-documented design solutions.
The Work
Execute mechanical design and development for new and existing products, with an emphasis on injection-molded plastic components
Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and production-ready drawings in SolidWorks or an equivalent CAD system
Translate product requirements into mechanical design specifications and contribute to design reviews and technical decisions
Design precision electromechanical assemblies and enclosures, and manage the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through production tooling and sustainment
Apply design for manufacturability and design for reliability principles to improve robustness, quality, yield, and long-term product performance
Perform tolerance analysis, structural and thermal validation, and root-cause analysis on mechanical issues
Collaborate with electrical engineering, firmware, industrial design, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing partners to ensure cohesive system integration
Work directly with contract manufacturers and suppliers, including international partners, to improve manufacturability and yield
Support tooling, fixture, test-equipment design, proto@type builds, factory validation, test plans, failure analysis, and design-transfer activities
Manage and maintain CAD data, bills of materials, engineering change orders, test plans, and other engineering documentation using Arena PDM
Ensure compliance with Evolv quality-system and product-certification standards, including UL and CE requirements, and support risk assessments and DFMEA development
Research emerging materials, manufacturing processes, and design methods; propose and proto@type creative solutions that improve performance and cost efficiency
Contribute to a collaborative, iterative engineering culture grounded in precision and curiosity
Leadership, Team Structure & Culture
You will join the R&D organization and report to the Director of Hardware Engineering. The organization fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture that values trust, curiosity, kindness, and innovation.
Role Location
This is an onsite role, based at our headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Compensation and Transparency Statement?
The base salary range for this full-time position is? $114,000- $184,000.?In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are?determined?based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range?represents?the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.??
In accordance with?state and local pay transparency laws-including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others-we?disclose?salary ranges in all job postings and provide?additional?information upon request.??
We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive,?equitable, and aligned with our values.?
Requirements
Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
4+ years of experience in mechanical design of electromechanical products, preferably in consumer electronics, industrial, or security systems
Proficiency with SolidWorks or an equivalent CAD system; PDM experience preferred
Understanding of processes and part design for plastic injection molding, sheet metal, and machined parts
Understanding of processes for molding large plastic parts, such as RIM, structural foam, or structural web molding
Knowledge of DFM/DFx, tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T, materials selection, and expected variation in injection-molded, sheet-metal, and machined parts
Experience with Arena PDM or a similar product lifecycle management system
Experience working with suppliers, global contract manufacturers, and mid-volume production environments
Familiarity with structural, thermal, and vibration analysis using FEA or other simulation tools
Experience with modern proto@type fabrication such as 3D printing
Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, documentation, and presentation skills
A portfolio of professional or personal work with a brief description of key challenges and individual contributions
Experience with basic hand tools for concept and proto@type assembly
Preferred Experience
Experience with highly constrained electronics packaging and thermal management
Familiarity with design for reliability, FEA, and testing methodologies for mechanical reliability
Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, automotive, or security technology
Experience using shop tools: drill, end mill, CNC router, and 3D printers
Benefits
At Evolv, we're on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:??
Do the right thing, always;??
Put people first'??
Own it;??
Win together; and continue to???
Be bold, stay curious. ?
Our Benefits Include:??
Equity as part of your total compensation package??
Medical, dental, and vision insurance??
Health Savings Account (HSA)?? ?
A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)??
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind?
Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you??
Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development??
Subscription to Calm??
Evolv Technology ("Evolv") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.?
Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.?
Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.
