Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Elevator Pitch

Imagine shaping the mechanical design behind technology that protects communities worldwide.

At Evolv, that’s our mission, and we’re looking for a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to help us bring it to life. As a design-driven company, we combine bold, visionary thinking with practical system improvements, human-centered design, and cutting-edge AI integration. If you’re ready to push the boundaries of innovation and develop transformative solutions, this is your opportunity to directly impact the safety and security of millions.

Within the First 30 Days:

• Meet the mechanical engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Learn Evolv’s products, tools, and processes, including Solid Works and Arena PDM workflows.
• Visit our contract manufacturer to understand build and assembly processes.

Within the First 90 Days:

• Take ownership of key mechanical subassemblies in active product lines.
• Contribute to a product improvement or enhancement.
• Participate in design reviews and demonstrate technical ownership.

By the End of the First Year:

• Serve as a key contributor on a major project.
• Lead complex problem-solving efforts and implement robust mechanical solutions.
• Mentor newer engineers and share design best practices.
• Deliver high-quality, manufacturable designs that meet cost and performance targets.

You'll drive mechanical design and development from concept through production, ensuring our products are reliable, and manufacturable.

• Design and develop innovative electro-mechanical products, emphasizing injection-molded plastic components.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and production-ready drawings in Solid Works.
• Translate product requirements into mechanical specifications and contribute to design reviews.
• Apply DFM, DFR, and GD&T principles to ensure quality, reliability, and ease of manufacture.
• Manage bills of materials (BOMs), product data, and engineering documentation in Arena PDM.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical, Industrial Design, and Supply Chain teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support prototype builds, validation testing, and root cause analysis during development.

• Partner with contract manufacturers and suppliers to improve yield and manufacturability.
• Support tooling, fixture, and test equipment design.
• Participate in prototype builds, factory validation, and design transfer activities.

• Maintain accurate mechanical documentation (CAD, BOMs, ECOs, test plans).
• Ensure compliance with Evolv’s quality systems and product certification standards (UL, CE).
• Contribute to DFMEA and risk assessments.

• Research emerging materials, design methods, and manufacturing techniques.
• Propose and prototype creative, cost-effective design solutions.
• Foster a collaborative, iterative engineering culture rooted in curiosity and precision.

You ll join our R&D Organization and reporting to Senior Director of Hardware Engineering.

The culture of this team reflects one of Evolv’s core values: “Win Together.” Success here is built on trust, shared goals, and a commitment to supporting one another. You’ll be part of a team that values transparency, accountability, and bold thinking.

Our ideal candidate is open to working onsite at our HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts, daily. We can offer flexibility to work remotely from time to time.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $119,000- $191,000. 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.…