Softgoods Development Engineer

The role

This person will drive softgoods products from early concept through production. They will build prototypes, tooling, and fixtures while partnering with designers, engineers, and vendors.

What you will do

• Drive softgoods products from early concept through production
• Build prototypes, tooling, and fixtures
• Partner with industrial designers, engineers, manufacturing partners, and vendors
• Develop assembly, bonding, and fabrication workflows
• Lead new technology introduction and rapid problem-solving

Required qualifications

• 5 Years of experience
• Bachelors of Science engineering or related, or equivalent experience
• A portfolio is required, showcasing your professional work, personal projects, and passion projects
• Strong CAD and mechanical design skills
• Solid engineering fundamentals
• Meaningful hands-on fabrication experience

Nice to have

• Textiles, yarns, leathers, elastomers, foams, and other material systems
• Mold design, tooling, and manufacturing fixture development
• Pattern making, sewing, and construction techniques
• CLO3D or similar digital patterning and simulation tools
• Adhesives, bonding, lamination, and process development

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

About the company

1X is building humanoid robots that work in home. NEO is their flagship home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world.