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Design and analyze mechanical components and systems for experimental hypersonic propulsion and aero-thermal test rigs. Develop CAD models, manufacturing drawings, structural, thermal, and fluid analyses, including FEA simulations. Support prototype manufacturing, testing, validation, and multidisciplinary design reviews while documenting assumptions, presenting technical solutions, and delivering designs that meet program requirements.

Designs, analyzes, documents, manufactures, assembles, integrates, and tests mechanical components and mechanisms for research and spaceflight hardware. Creates CAD models and engineering drawings, performs sizing activities, develops procedures and technical reports, collaborates with structural analysts and program management, and guides hardware through manufacturing and acceptance testing at NASA Langley Research Center.

Designs and analyzes gas turbine rotors, bearings, and adjacent structures; supports manufacturing, testing, field troubleshooting, vibration data acquisition, product health diagnostics, and process improvements. Collaborates with production engineers, shop personnel, test engineers, and field teams on rotordynamic system performance and recommendations.

Lead the design and development of driveline, transmission, engine, and geartrain systems from concept through production. Create CAD models and drawings, perform drivetrain and engineering analyses, manage design schedules, support validation, collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams, resolve field and production issues, and provide technical mentorship. The role requires expertise in mechanical powertrain design, manufacturing processes, systems engineering, and tools such as Creo, MASTA, ROMAX, or KISSsoft.

Design and implement complex digital SoC blocks and DSP pipelines from architecture through synthesis and mass production. Collaborate with backend, DFT, and verification teams; define specifications and test suites; debug designs and contribute to design methodologies, including AI-assisted tools. Participate in post-silicon validation and silicon bring-up. The role requires deep expertise in embedded and mixed-mode SoCs, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and logic synthesis.

Design and validate analog and mixed-signal circuits (data converters, amplifiers, drivers, comparators, bandgaps) for photonics and wireline systems. Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams on feasibility, floorplanning, post-layout simulation, testing, and production/bench-level validation. Document simulations and drive design reviews.

As Principal Design Verification Quality Engineer, you will lead DRAM verification quality strategies, manage verification systems, and drive AI-driven verification processes while collaborating with design teams to enhance quality and efficiency.

The Senior Hardware Design Engineer will lead design and validation of power electronic hardware, providing technical leadership and mentoring for projects, circuit design, testing, simulation, and compliance with safety standards.

Design mechanical components for air pollution control and water treatment systems including tanks, piping, scrubbers, conveyors, and structural supports. Produce calculations, P&IDs/PFDs, fabrication and assembly drawings, BOMs, nozzle schedules, and vendor/installation documentation. Coordinate with vendors and internal teams, prepare purchase requisitions and submittals, and ensure designs meet customer specifications and fabrication requirements.

Lead the design system and build production-quality, high‑polish React components that match Figma specs. Improve accessibility, document and maintain tokens, component APIs, and patterns, mentor designers, unblock product squads, and evolve design-system workflows and documentation for scale.

Design test systems for aerospace components including fixtures, drive systems, tooling, sheet metal, and piping. Create preliminary sketches, specify materials and tolerances, and produce final manufacturing drawings while collaborating with project engineering staff.

Lead design and validate power converters, inverters, gate drivers, fault/protection schemes, and advanced control algorithms for industrial variable speed drives. Collaborate cross-functionally, drive technical strategy, support manufacturability and product introduction, and produce technical documentation and design guidelines.

Design, analyze, simulate, optimize, validate, and transfer infrared imaging optical systems to production. Perform tolerancing, DFM, prototyping, testing (MTF, interferometry), supplier coordination, integration, troubleshooting, documentation, and NPI. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure manufacturable, high-performance optical solutions and support continuous improvement and cost estimating.

Lead mechanical design of custom prototype equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, and remotely operated mechanisms for hazardous/radioactive materials. Produce drawings, specifications, analyses, and documentation; coordinate across engineering, logistics, and program teams; support proposals, site investigations, testing, and design reviews; may supervise staff and ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety policies. Role may require travel and security clearance.

Design, develop, and test RF amplifiers, receivers, VCOs and PLLs for infrastructure products operating VHF–900 MHz. Perform simulations (ADS, Momentum), PCB layout (Cadence Allegro), hands-on debugging, support field issues, and collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and factories.

Design and review electrical controls systems and industrial control panels using electrical CAD. Create schematics, assemblies, and panel layouts; perform calculations (heat flow, FLA, SCCR); spec, select, and test components; develop standards, symbol libraries, and QA procedures; read P&IDs to create IO lists and loop diagrams; troubleshoot, test, and work with suppliers to procure and standardize parts.

Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electronic components and circuitry. Perform schematic capture, circuit analysis and simulation; define system/module designs; generate test procedures; participate in design reviews, DVT, failure analysis, and root-cause corrective action. Collaborate with cross-discipline teams and customers to manage technical and supply-chain risks and deliver cost/quality/timeline objectives.

Lead architecture, RTL design, implementation, and integration of digital blocks and subsystems for mixed-signal ASICs. Develop synthesizable SystemVerilog/Verilog RTL, reusable IP, and perform synthesis, STA, CDC/RDC, power estimation, DFT, and timing-driven implementation. Collaborate with analog, physical design, verification, firmware, and detector teams to support FPGA prototyping, lab evaluation, and ASIC integration for scientific instruments.

Design and analyze composite and metallic structures for aircraft, perform CAD modeling, support structural layout and collaborate with teams across disciplines.

Design and develop high-power switching power supplies (10–30 kW) and liquid-cooled backup systems for data centers. Perform detailed electrical design, hands-on prototyping, and rapid product development in a fast-paced environment while communicating clearly with team and stakeholders.

Design, simulate, optimize, validate, and transition infrared imaging optical systems from concept to production. Perform tolerancing, manufacturability analyses, prototype support, testing, supplier coordination, integration, and design documentation for thermal camera and electro-optical applications.

Lead component and system design activities, produce ICDs/SCDs, translate requirements into hardware/software architecture, perform numerical and safety analyses (FTAs/SSA), coordinate cross-functional teams, perform root-cause corrective actions, and support factory and flight-line issue resolution across product lifecycle.

Lead a small ME team to develop customer-facing electromechanical and electronics features from concept through prototype, validation, production release, and sustaining. Design HMI and consumer-electronics style components, integrate with other systems, perform bring-up and reliability testing, rapid prototyping, and support field failure analysis and production ramp.

Design and develop vehicle electrical accessories from concept through production launch. Create circuits, wiring harnesses, ECUs and PCBs; generate FMA/FMEA, DVPs; perform lab and HIL validation, EMC/EMI and robustness testing; work with suppliers and cross-functional teams; release parts via WERS.

Lead mechanical design of inverter parts from concept to high-volume production. Develop manufacturing processes, run DOEs and validations, design and execute lab tests and fixtures, plan and execute design verification test campaigns, optimize cost and robustness for automotive applications, work with vendors, perform RCA, and support manufacturing transition. Up to 20% travel.