Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Somewear

Somewear’s software platform and satellite-powered hardware enable commercial and government teams to maintain situational awareness during high-pressure operations — in any environment. Somewear serves a wide range of customers including helicopter paramedics, backcountry explorers, firefighters, and operators within the US Department of Defense. Our purpose is to build best-in-class solutions that keep people in touch, informed, and safe anywhere in the world.

"Recently, the United States Air National Guard 131st Rescue Squadron successfully employed Somewear’s unique ATAK integration to coordinate and monitor a civilian rescue operation 1,200 miles off the U.S. Pacific coast. The consistent communications and situational awareness across rescue personnel, medical personnel, aircrafts, and the operations center led to an efficient rescue mission that took half of the expected time to complete."

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team! You will play a critical role in ensuring the scalability of Somewear's new Node product, improving the design of existing products, supporting manufacturing efforts, designing new products, and overseeing testing and validation processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and contribute to the development of groundbreaking products that empower users worldwide and ultimately save lives!

Location: Chicago office for hybrid use

✅ Note: U.S. Persons ONLY. Please only apply if you meet this requirement.

What you’ll do:

• Drive design and manufacturing improvements to ensure the scalability of Somewear's new Node product, considering factors such as part design, manufacturing processes, material selection, and product assembly.

• Lead efforts to improve the design of existing products, incorporating feedback from users, market trends, and technological advancements to enhance functionality, durability, and user experience.

• Collaborate on the design and development of new products from concept to production, utilizing CAD software and prototyping techniques to create innovative solutions that meet market demands and business objectives.

• Collaborate closely with electrical engineers, software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components with other system elements and functionalities.

• Provide technical expertise and support to our manufacturing partners, troubleshooting issues, optimizing production processes, and implementing quality control measures to ensure consistent product quality and reliability.

• Develop and implement comprehensive testing and validation protocols to assess product performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in product development and manufacturing environments.

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience

• Experience with waterproofing products to IP68 standards

• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and familiarity with FEA analysis tools.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials selection, and product assembly techniques.

• Proven track record of leading successful consumer electronic product development projects from concept to production.

• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) for production environments.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a passion for creating high-quality, user-centric products.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

What you’ll love about Somewear:

• You will own projects end-to-end that will help shape our products and company.

• You will be challenged technically to iterate quickly and deliver high-impact solutions.

• You will work with an ambitious and motivated team that likes to have fun.

• You will work directly with leadership to impact the company’s growth.

• You will help design products and experiences that save lives and impact operations for some of the world’s most important organizations.