Product Design Engineer

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 Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures.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: Product Design Engineer

Location: 2550 N First Street Suite 250, San Jose, California 95131

Compensation*: $150,000-$200,000 + benefits

Role Description: We are seeking a Product Design Engineer with a mechanical engineering background and 3+ years of product development experience to support the advancement of next‑generation AR devices for industrial and frontline applications. This is a full‑time, on‑site role in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Support proof‑of‑concept development and product specification activities.
• Design test fixtures and experiments to validate mechanical concepts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop subsystem designs.
• Address day‑to‑day production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Design, build and deliver mechanical prototypes.
• Conduct hands‑on troubleshooting, teardown, assembly, and validation work.
• Travel to supplier sites as needed (10–15% domestic and international travel).

Role Requirements

• 3+ years of product development experience, preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (PTC Creo preferred) with familiarity in top‑down design methodology.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, plastics, injection molding, sheet metal, and CNC processes.
• Experience creating detailed 2D drawings with GD&T and tolerancing.
• Familiarity with 3D printing technologies.
• Self-motivated problem solver.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with hands‑on design and build experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

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.