Senior Mechanical Engineer, Evolv Technology
$119-191k
+ Equity + target bonus
Office located in Waltham, MA
AI-driven security screening & weapon detection
Be an early applicant
AI-driven security screening & weapon detection
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$119-191k
+ Equity + target bonus
Office located in Waltham, MA
201-500 employees
Company mission
Evolv Technology's mission is to make the world a safer place for people to gather.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of experience designing electro-mechanical products (consumer electronics, industrial, or security systems preferred)
- Deep expertise in plastic injection molding and part design
- Understanding of molding large plastic parts (RIM, structural foam/web molding)
- Experience with Arena PDM or similar PLM tools
- Proficiency in SolidWorks (CAD and PDM)
- Strong understanding of DFM/DFx, tolerance stack-up, GD&T, and materials selection
- Experience with tight electronics packaging and thermal management
- Familiarity with FEA, DFR, and reliability testing methodologies
- Proven collaboration with global contract manufacturers and high-volume production environments
- Experience in regulated industries (medical, automotive, or security) a plus
- Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
What the job involves
- 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
- 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 SolidWorks
- 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
- Within the First 30 Days:
- Meet the mechanical engineering and cross-functional teams
- Learn Evolv’s products, tools, and processes, including SolidWorks 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
Our take
Security screening systems are essential within venues such as concert halls, schools, and workplaces, but there are several problems with existing solutions. For example, lengthy queues and physically intimidating security checkpoints can taint visitor experiences, as well as cause congestion due to their inefficiencies.
Evolv Technology develops AI-driven screening systems, aiming to remove the tension, intimidation, and friction associated with security screening. It does this with a smart touchless screening sensor for weapon detection called Evolve Edge, in addition to an all-in-one venue security analytics platform called Evolv Express.
Whilst the company does face competition from similar security solutions at high-risk locations such as airports, its ability to serve a wide range of venues helps it stand out. It is no doubt Evolv has the ability to make spaces safer, though its past claims it made them "weapon-free" was challenged by a recent failure of its system to detect knives. It does, however, continue to innovate on its offering, and remains an attractive option in the space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jan 2020
$30m
SERIES C
Oct 2019
$24m
SERIES C
Total funding: $106.4m
Company benefits
- Equity
- Flexible work environment
- Unique culture
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Quarterly budget to spend on the perks that are most meaningful to you
Company HQ
Waltham, MA
Leadership
Anil Chitkara
(Chief Growth Officer)Experience as Vice President of PTC. Was also Senior Vice President of Market Development for Oco from 2007 to 2011.
Michael Ellenbogen
(Chief Innovation Officer)Experience as Vice President of Product and Business Development for Vivid Technologies. Was CEO and Founder of Reveal Imaging Technologies from 2003 to 2011.
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