# Mechanical Engineer at Vital Lyfe

- Company: Vital Lyfe
- What the company does: Vital Lyfe is redefining water access with aerospace-grade purification technology. Freedom from infrastructure, built for movement, built for life without limits. Backed by General Catalyst.
- Company website: https://www.vital-lyfe.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles - Greater Area
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $95K to $140K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/vital-lyfe/9983fe5c-aa83-4c7d-8574-9d4170c92486
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vital-lyfe-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

Own consumer hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and public launch. Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- Proficiency in CAD and FEA software packages
- 1+ years of professional experience in mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing or consumer hardware production
- Knowledge of pumps, valves or other mechanical components
- Knowledge of automation programming and process development

Tags: Engineering