R&D Engineer

Join us at BOXABL, the most exciting tech start-up on the planet, located in fabulous LAS VEGAS, Nevada. You'll receive a great salary and benefits package and work in an amazing hi-tech studio environment. At BOXABL, we value hard-working and dedicated individuals who thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments. If you're only interested in work-life balance, please don't apply. However, if you want to live a life with real purpose, work alongside a wildly talented group of professionals to make a real difference, join us as we work to solve the national housing crisis.

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced R&D Engineer to join our team and drive innovation from early-stage concept through feasibility, prototyping, and technology transfer to production. This role focuses on exploring new ideas, testing hypotheses, and developing novel solutions to open-ended technical problems — often ahead of defined product requirements. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in ambiguity, enjoys hands-on experimentation, and can translate research findings into practical, manufacturable outcomes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Research, design, and prototype new concepts, materials, and technologies to solve open-ended technical problems

Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept builds to validate new ideas before committing to full product development

Design and run experiments, tests, and simulations to characterize performance, failure modes, and design limits

Build and iterate on prototypes rapidly, using both traditional and rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, machining, benchtop fixtures, etc.)Analyze test data and translate findings into actionable design recommendations

Collaborate with design engineering and production/manufacturing engineering teams to transition successful R&D projects into producible designs

Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, and industry trends relevant to the company's product roadmap

Document research methodology, findings, and IP-relevant work (lab notebooks, technical reports, invention disclosures)
Identify and mitigate technical risk early in the development cycle

Present research findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in R&D Testing, or product development engineering

Strong hands-on prototyping skills and comfort working across multiple fabrication methods

Experience with CAD tools (Solid Works or equivalent) for concept modeling and prototype design

Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals — mechanics, materials, thermal, or relevant domain knowledge

Experience designing and executing experiments, including test planning, data collection, and statistical analysis

Ability to work with ambiguous, loosely defined problems and independently structure an approach

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable with iterative, hypothesis-driven work Excellent technical documentation and communication skills, including presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders

Familiarity with regulatory and code compliance processes — building codes, product listing requirements (UL/CSA/IEC/ETL), and safety/performance standards relevant to the product category

Experience working with test labs, certification bodies, or notified bodies to achieve product listings or approvals

Preferred Qualifications Comfortable owning multiple concurrent projects and driving them to completion under tight deadlines

Familiarity with rapid prototyping technologies (additive manufacturing, CNC, laser cutting)
Solidworks Certification (CSWA or higher) a plus Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management software

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement principles

Prior experience in automotive product design/testing

Work Environment/Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…