Senior Mechanical Engineer
New York, New York
Design and Engineering /
Full Time /
On-site
Vessel is building the future of housing. We’re combining breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to solve one of the world’s most urgent challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isn’t just construction. It’s a reimagining of how people live. We care about every detail, from beauty and durability to efficiency and access, because we believe everyone deserves a home that’s thoughtfully made.
Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the country’s largest homebuilder, we’re scaling fast and looking for an exceptional Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. You’ll work at the cutting edge of product design, advanced manufacturing, and building technology, applying your expertise to create elegant, high-performance solutions that redefine what’s possible in the built environment. If you’re ready to help shape a better world, Vessel is where you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career.
What You'll Do
- Engineer solutions that are precise, scalable, and manufacturable, pushing the limits of what’s possible in building technology
- Apply thermal, structural, and mechanical design expertise to create systems that are both powerful and efficient
- Work hands-on with prototyping, testing, and validation, ensuring performance, durability, and safety at every stage
- Collaborate with industrial designers, architects, and manufacturing experts to integrate engineering with form and function seamlessly
- Explore and implement cutting-edge materials and production methods, from aerospace-inspired composites to next-gen fabrication techniques
Who You Are
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, with a track record of launching real, physical products into production
- A deep passion for innovation and a drive to create systems that are as smart and elegant as they are functional
- Strong expertise in CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent), FEA analysis, and mechanical simulation
- Experience with thermal, structural, and fluid dynamics, applying engineering fundamentals to solve complex problems
- A background in high-performance product development—whether in aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, or other advanced industries
- Knowledge of scalable manufacturing processes, including machining, casting, injection molding, and precision fabrication
- A relentless pursuit of excellence, with the ability to challenge conventional wisdom and push boundaries
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance bonus
- Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
- Team-building events and activities, including social hours and celebrations
- Commuter Benefits
$100,000 - $140,000 a year
