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Simple, but it’s not. \nTo do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing - at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014 and we’re at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us. \nNEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it - we’re shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you. \nIf you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.\nAbout the Team:\nThe Prototyping team helps turn ideas into physical reality across some of the most varied hardware projects at 1X. While other engineering teams may focus deeply on a specific subsystem of NEO, this team works across accessories, shop products, internal ecosystem projects, and the hardware needed to support the broader NEO experience.\nYou may be designing a mechanical prototype one week, coordinating fabrication the next, and testing or iterating on a completely different product shortly after. If you enjoy variety, ownership, and building things from the ground up, this is a team where you will have a direct impact.\nYour Charter: Own the end-to-end development of physical products and prototypes that support the NEO ecosystem beyond the core robot. You will take projects from unclear requirements through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and iteration, working directly with stakeholders and internal and external resources to deliver practical, high-quality solutions.\nYour work will help 1X rapidly develop the accessories, products, tools, and supporting hardware required to bring NEO into the real world and into people's homes.\nKey Outcomes:\nDeliver functional, validated prototypes and products from concept through fabrication and testing, balancing speed, quality, cost, and performance.\n\nIndependently drive multiple projects simultaneously, establishing requirements, priorities, and execution plans even when the initial problem is ambiguous.\n\nDevelop practical mechanical designs that can be rapidly prototyped, tested, iterated, and transitioned to appropriate manufacturing methods when needed.\n\nBuild strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, machine shops, vendors, and other fabrication resources to ensure projects move quickly from design to physical hardware.\n\nIdentify issues through hands-on testing and iteration, using learnings to improve design performance, reliability, usability, and manufacturability.\n\nKey Competencies:\nMechanical intuition: You have strong fundamentals in mechanical design and understand how parts are actually fabricated, assembled, and used.\n\nEnd-to-end ownership: You are comfortable owning the full lifecycle of a project, from requirements and design through fabrication, testing, iteration, and delivery.\n\nAdaptability: You can context-switch between very different projects and are comfortable working outside a narrow engineering specialization when the project requires it.\n\nMinimum Requirements:\n5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, prototyping, or a similar hands-on hardware development role.\n\nDemonstrated experience taking physical products or prototypes from concept through design, fabrication, assembly, and testing.\n\nStrong mechanical CAD and design skills, with an understanding of manufacturing processes and practical fabrication constraints.\n\nExperience independently managing multiple hardware projects with competing priorities.\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.\n\nPreferred Skills:\nPortfolio demonstrating prototypes, products, or hardware projects you have personally designed and built.\n\nExperience working with machine shops, contract manufacturers, and other external fabrication partners.\n\nHands-on experience with rapid prototyping processes such as 3D printing, machining, sheet metal, casting, or other fabrication methods.\n\nExperience developing consumer products, accessories, or products intended for real-world customer use.\n\nExposure to electrical, manufacturing, or other multidisciplinary engineering work beyond mechanical design.\n\nWhat does a successful 1X Team Member look like:\nTeam members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect. \nCompensation Range:\n$175,000-215,000\nBenefits:\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage\n\nGenerous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave\n\n401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options\n\nCommuter benefits (transit and parking)\n\nShort-term and long-term disability, and life insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support\n\nOnsite snacks and catered lunches\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\n1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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