San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$230k/yr
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Skills: 3D CAD, PTC Creo, GD&T, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$250k–$310k/yr
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$210k–$290k/yr
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Skills: Computer Vision, C++, C#, Android, Embedded Linux
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$190k/yr
About Rivet Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities th…
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$250k–$300k/yr
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Skills: Android System Development, Linux Kernel, AOSP, Software Architecture, Networking Protocols
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$240k/yr
About Rivet Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities th…
Skills: C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL, Docker, Full-Stack Development
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$200k/yr
About Rivet Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities th…
Skills: 3D CAD, PTC Creo, GD&T, Plastics, Injection Molding
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$210k–$300k/yr
About Rivet Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities th…
Skills: SLAM, VIO, C++, Python, Sensor Fusion
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$200k–$275k/yr
About Rivet Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities th…
Skills: Linux, Android, Graphics Pipelines, Camera Pipelines, OpenGL
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$290k/yr
About Rivet Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities th…
Skills: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow Lite, Computer Vision, Sensor Fusion
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$165k–$215k/yr
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Skills: Reliability Engineering, FMEA, Accelerated Life Testing, Design of Experiments, Failure Analysis
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$190k/yr
About Rivet Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities th…
Skills: Power Management, DC-DC Design, Battery Management Systems, EMI Design, Schematic Capture
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$240k/yr
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Skills: Sensor Fusion, C++, C#, Android, Embedded Linux
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$165k–$220k/yr
About Rivet Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities th…
Skills: Software Development Lifecycle, Android System Configuration, DevOps Tooling, System Deployment, Customer Relationship Management
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$240k/yr
About Rivet Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities th…
Skills: AOSP, Linux Systems Programming, Go, MDM/EMM Systems, Secure Boot
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
About the Company We are a stealth-mode battery startup developing cutting-edge battery technology. Our mission is to revolutionize battery technology to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. By leveraging in…
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$230k/yr
Efficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor. Efficient’s patented technology uses 100x less energy than state of the art commercially available ultra-low-power processors …
Skills: C++, C, CUDA, HIP, Parallel Programming
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$250k/yr
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Skills: C++, CUDA, HIP, LLVM IR, MLIR
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$75k–$93k/yr
As a Production Planner II here at Honeywell, you will be supporting globally across the supply chain network to gather and manage information about our businesses' capacity to meet customer demand. In this role, you wil…
Skills: Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management
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Lead the mechanical design of product sub-systems for next-generation AR devices and develop proof-of-concepts. Design and build prototypes while resolving production issues and managing mechanical vendors.
Requires a Mechanical Engineering background with 10+ years of product development experience and proficiency in PTC Creo. Must have deep knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and be a U.S. Person.
About Rivet
Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every individual and withstand the world’s toughest environments.
We serve the people who build, operate, maintain, and defend our way of life. From technicians and engineers to first responders and service members, they embody the hard work, ingenuity, and meritocratic values that drive Western prosperity. Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures. Rivet exists to reset that priority.
At Rivet, you’ll join a mission-driven team that fuses disciplines to deliver decisive outcomes where they matter most. Whether shaping our technology, strengthening our partnerships, or building our culture, every role here contributes to equipping the front lines with the modern systems they deserve.
Work Authorization Requirement: Due to the nature of our business and compliance with federal regulations, all candidates must be a "U.S. Person". Upon hire, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your status as a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Role: Senior Product Design Engineer
Location: 2550 N First Street Suite 250, San Jose, California 95131
Compensation*: $180,000-$230,000 + benefits
Role Description: We are seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background and 10+ years of product development experience. This role is fully on‑site in the San Francisco Bay Area and focuses on advancing mechanical concepts for next‑generation AR devices for industrial and frontline applications.
8+ years of product development experience.
Proficiency in 3D CAD, preferably PTC Creo, with strong top‑down design capability.
Deep understanding of GD&T; experience with plastics, injection molding, sheet metal, and CNC processes.
Skilled in creating 2D drawings with proper tolerancing.
Experience using thermal and/or FEA simulation tools at component, module, or system level.
Familiarity with 3D printing.
Hands-on experience with design, fabrication, and assembly of prototype sub‑systems.
Strong vendor management skills, particularly for mechanical and fixture‑related deliverables.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Support proof‑of‑concepts and specification development.
Design fixtures and experiments to validate design concepts.
Lead mechanical design for assigned product sub‑systems.
Resolve day‑to‑day production issues with effective, hands‑on solutions.
Design, build and deliver prototypes to verify design intent.
Perform thorough troubleshooting, including teardown, reassembly, and testing.
Travel 15–20% domestically and internationally to support supplier testing and EVT/DVT builds.
Compensation may vary within the posted range based on relevant experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for equity and other forms of compensation. Eligible employees also receive a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO.
Rivet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain roles may require U.S. Person status, security clearance eligibility, or other requirements imposed by law or government contract.
Equipping defense personnel and industrial workforces to do the world's toughest jobs.
We are an American company developing purpose-built tools for industrial workforces and defense personnel. In an era when skilled workers are retiring and global competition calls for data-driven action, we aim to multiply the effectiveness of every individual. We stand for renewed frontline grit, elevated for decisive action in all conditions.
Offices: Washington, District of Columbia 20007, US · Palo Alto, California, US · Seattle, Washington, US · 1025 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Suite 3100, Washington, District of Columbia 20007, US
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