Mechanical Engineer (Consumer Electronics Launch)

Bring the next generation of sensing technology to life

We are seeking a drive-oriented Mechanical Engineer to spearhead the final development, validation, and market launch of our next-generation Darqmatter handheld sensor device. In this role, you will take ownership of a Darqmatter product design and shepherd it through the final stages of engineering verification, rigorous testing, global regulatory compliance, and factory introduction.

The ideal candidate thrives in the high-stakes, fast-paced world of consumer hardware. You are meticulous with manufacturing documentation, possess deep expertise in validation testing, and know how to navigate the complex compliance landscape to successfully launch high-volume products.

Key Responsibilities

Documentation & Engineering Print Management

• Own the complete TDP (Technical Data Package), ensuring all 3D models, 2D manufacturing prints, and assembly drawings are production-ready.
• Establish precise Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack-up analyses, and critical-to-quality (CTQ) dimensions for high-volume injection-molded, stamped, and die-cast components.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and product documentation within our PLM system, ensuring seamless communication with manufacturing partners.

Testing, Validation & Quality Reliability

• Define, develop, and execute comprehensive environmental and reliability testing procedures (e.g., drop, ingress protection/IP-rating, thermal shock, tumble, cosmetics wear, and cyclic button/connector testing).
• Design custom test fixtures and automated test setups to accelerate internal stress-testing cycles.
• Root-cause mechanical failures during the DVT (Design Verification Testing) phase and implement robust, rapid design revisions.

Compliance, Regulatory & Launch Coordination

• Guide the physical hardware through global regulatory and compliance testing (including CE, FCC, UL, RoHS, and WEEE requirements) in partnership with external test labs.
• Collaborate closely with industrial designers, electrical engineers, and factory operations teams to ensure smooth transition from EVT/DVT to mass production (PVT).
• Support vendor and factory management, traveling to manufacturing sites as needed to resolve first-article inspection failures and optimize assembly line yields.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, with a proven track record of launching handheld or portable consumer electronic devices to the retail market.
• CAD & Drafting: Mastery of 3D CAD modeling (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or NX) and expert-level proficiency in creating detailed 2D engineering drawings utilizing ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Materials & Processes: Deep understanding of manufacturing processes for consumer electronics, specifically plastic injection molding, overmolding, cosmetic surface finishes, sheet metal, and waterproofing/sealing methodologies.
• Testing Acuity: Hands-on experience developing test plans, processing data, and troubleshooting structural or environmental mechanical failures.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume consumer product launches
• Strong familiarity with localized compliance standards for consumer safety, battery integration, and wireless shielding.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for drop-testing simulation and thermal dissipation analysis.

About Knightwerx

Knightwerx develops American-made, AI-powered unmanned aerial systems and remote sensing technologies that support human-machine teaming in mission-critical environments. We build next-generation aerospace and autonomy solutions for both commercial and government customers where performance, speed, and reliability matter.

As a growing company, we offer the opportunity to work close to the mission, close to the product, and close to the decisions that shape what gets built.

Why Knightwerx

• Work on technology with real-world impact

• Help shape products from concept through deployment

• Small, highly technical team with significant ownership and influence

• Direct access to engineering and company leadership

• Opportunity to move quickly and see your work deployed

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Additional Information

• Onsite position in Scottsdale, AZ

• Relocation assistance available

• U.S. Citizenship Required

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