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R&D Engineer# R&D EngineerHot JobNORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89115-1795## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionJoin 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 (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### **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### **Work Environment/Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Work is performed in an open office environment that allows for collaboration inside and outside of your department.* You must be able to operate standard office equipment (desktop, laptop, printer, scanner, etc.).* Must be able to walk short distances and within the factory occasionally to perform job duties when necessary.* You may be stationary at a laptop or desktop computer for most of your day creating and compiling, preparing, and analyzing data that may include extensive reading and/or research.* May have to express or exchange ideas verbally to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other employees accurately, loudly, or quickly.* Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is usually moderate to high.* Work may require some weekend and evening work. No travel is expected. No remote work available currently.Equal Opportunity Statement for Employment: Boxabl provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Boxabl expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr