R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer# R&D Engineer Hot JobNORTH LAS VEGAS, NV ## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description 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## Qualifications###
** 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###
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