Job Summary: We are a startup creating an innovative augmented/mixed reality wearable computer in the form factor of goggle. We are seeking a talented and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team and help us design and develop our product from prototype to production.
- multiple technical challenges and space for real innovation
- absolutely pathfinder experience in everything
- full control and authorship over the generational shift in personal computing
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop mechanical components, structures and systems for the wearable computer in goggle form factor.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, software engineering, and design to integrate the mechanical system with other components.
- Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and tests to ensure design specifications are met.
- Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation including drawings, schematics, and bill of materials.
- Ensure product designs meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety guidelines.
- Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure design for manufacturability and successful product launch.
- Participate in the development and management of project timelines, budgets, and resources.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, preferably in the consumer electronics or wearable technology industry.
- Proficient in 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of material selection, manufacturing processes, and mechanical engineering principles.
- Experience with product design for mass production and supply chain management.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Familiarity with augmented or mixed reality technologies is a plus.
We offer stock options currently as a compensation for every team member. Per-hour rates are to be set, but are subejct to be issued only with the funding coming.
This role would take from you as much as you would be happy to input, but we don’t believe you can achieve anything with less than 20 hours a week.
We would accept both office and remote work hours. But our primary goal is to have software team mates working in Finland.
You need to attend certain meetings, but otherwise you can be flexible.
We are a startup, so for us in the first place is the ability of our team mate to have a good control over the wholesome parts of the product connected with the skill to implement it in a self-managing work environment.
AR.VO is a part of Maria01 and Helsinki XR Center communities, so we stick with those locations as our headquarters. We do have extensive development/work environment at Helsinki XR Center almost 24/7.
Other
- we have a team who can find their daily bread from different sources with ease, and their future potential with AR.VO
- we've figured out our product and market fit out of our previous development and are actively applying for funding right now.
If you are excited about working on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic startup environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position.
