R&D Engineer

BOXABL•North Las Vegas, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 (SolidWorks 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

Nice To Haves

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

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