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Designs and develops precision mechanical systems for semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment across the full product lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements definition, feasibility studies, 3D modeling, FEA, tolerance analysis, prototype assembly and testing, system integration, design reviews, supplier coordination, manufacturing release, and resolving product issues. The role requires collaboration with optics, systems, manufacturing, and service engineering teams, with potential work involving ultra-high vacuum and precision equipment.

Leads FPGA design environments and custom IP development from microarchitecture through RTL implementation, verification, and post-silicon validation. Responsibilities include PPA optimization, design signoff, CDC/RDC/lint/timing closure, complex system debugging, cross-functional collaboration, automation, and mentoring engineers. The role focuses on high-performance, power-efficient silicon solutions for Azure Cobalt chips.

Lead architecture, design, integration, modeling, verification, layout, and tape-out of high-speed ADCs, DACs, and analog/mixed-signal circuits in advanced FinFET CMOS. Develop behavioral models, optimize performance and power, collaborate on RF system integration, oversee validation and silicon bring-up, debug characterization issues, and mentor junior engineers.

Implement GPU physical designs from RTL to GDS, including synthesis, floorplanning, placement, routing, clock tree synthesis, timing analysis, verification, and signoff. Optimize power, performance, and area on advanced process nodes while collaborating across teams. Develop physical design methodologies and scripting-based flow automation, address SoC integration and timing closure challenges, and support next-generation graphics products.

Design and release propulsion hardware for the X-BAT UAV across engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems. Develop CAD models and drawings, apply GD&T, support manufacturing and testing, resolve build issues, perform engineering analyses, manage configuration and BOMs, and contribute to design reviews and root cause investigations.

Leads physical implementation and layout of advanced-node D2D SerDes and analog/mixed-signal IP from floorplanning through tapeout and signoff. Owns matching-critical layout, parasitic control, integration, physical verification, reliability analysis, documentation, and production collateral. Collaborates with circuit, package, signal-integrity, ESD, CAD, foundry, and SoC teams while mentoring contributors and coordinating distributed partners. Develops analog layout automation and methodology improvements using scripting.

Develop and integrate mid-chassis-mounted fuel, DEF, and air tanks across medium- and heavy-duty vehicle platforms. Execute component and system design, technical development, quality improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and complexity optimization. Collaborate with vehicle engineering, validation, manufacturing, service, quality, and product strategy teams. Create technical presentations and documentation while supporting cross-functional projects and applying DTNA engineering processes.

Leads mechanical design and development of safety valve technologies across the product lifecycle, including concept development, engineering drawings, calculations, prototype testing, manufacturing, field support, and design reviews. Coordinates engineering projects, maintains technical documentation, collaborates with testing and supply chain teams, and ensures adherence to budgets, schedules, technical requirements, and engineering processes.

Designs, prototypes, and supports production of RF, digital, and mixed-signal multi-chip modules, printed wiring boards, and circuit card assemblies. Collaborates with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams; manages milestones within schedule and budget; and provides technical leadership and mentoring. The role requires on-site work, approximately 10% travel, U.S. citizenship, and an active DoD Secret clearance at start.

Designs and develops electrical systems for new products from concept through manufacturing. Responsibilities include system architecture, component selection, schematics, PCB layout, board bring-up, integration testing, verification, bill of materials management, EMC compliance, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. The role collaborates with mechanical, firmware, systems, and software engineers on consumer and medical devices.

Develop and test mechanical and fluid systems for rocket engines, including design, project management, and supplier coordination. Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality in construction and installation.

Leads the design, optimization, and validation of free-space optical communication systems for Blue Origin’s Sunrise satellite constellation. Responsibilities include PAT algorithms, optical link budgets, end-to-end communications pipelines, component integration, modeling, test infrastructure, laboratory and over-the-air testing, spacecraft integration, documentation, and leadership of multidisciplinary hardware and software teams.

Designs next-generation high-speed I/O digital and mixed-signal interfaces for Samsung AI platforms. Responsibilities include HSIO PHY IP development, high-speed serial protocol design, digital-on-top development flows, collaboration with analog and system teams, signal and power integrity modeling, SoC protocol integration, DFT methodologies, and Ethernet PMA/PMD/PCS technology.

Lead mechanical product development from concept through production release, including 3D design, engineering documentation, prototyping, validation testing, root-cause analysis, cost reduction, supplier qualification, and product improvements. Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, procurement, sales, service, customers, and suppliers to deliver safe, manufacturable, and reliable products.

Design, develop, test, and verify electrical circuits and subsystems for medical devices. The role covers the full product development lifecycle, including prototyping, circuit analysis, electromagnetic compatibility, reliability and safety testing, documentation, engineering changes, production support, field investigations, and customer issue analysis. The engineer collaborates with manufacturing, sourcing, software, mechanical, and other cross-functional teams and may conduct customer site visits.

Design and develop mechanical components and subsystems for minimally invasive medical devices from concept through verification. Translate customer and clinical needs into specifications, prototypes, models, drawings, and technical documentation. Apply design controls, risk management, testing, statistical analysis, materials and manufacturing knowledge, and regulated product-development processes. Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical Sciences, Marketing, and Project Management teams while independently supporting complex engineering projects.

The RTL/PD Engineer handles RTL-to-PD handoffs, timing closure, floorplanning, and creates automated design flows, collaborating with various teams for seamless integration and quality checks.

Design and develop minimally invasive medical device components and subsystems from concept through verification. Create drawings, models, specifications, testing documentation, and Design History File records while applying design controls, risk management, and validation processes. Analyze mechanical challenges, evaluate materials and manufacturing methods, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical Sciences, Marketing, and Project Management teams. Plan engineering activities and provide technical expertise on complex product development projects.

Designs, develops, tests, and verifies electrical circuits and subsystems for acute-care medical devices. Responsibilities include schematic and PCB development, C/C++ code review, prototyping, bench testing, electromagnetic compatibility and reliability analysis, engineering change documentation, production support, field investigations, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and customer teams.

Design traffic signals, ITS systems, signing, pavement markings, maintenance of traffic plans, and roadway lighting. Conduct field reviews, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare technical documents and cost estimates, and support QA/QC. Apply SHA, MUTCD, AASHTO, and local standards while using transportation design software. The role requires a civil engineering degree, at least two years of traffic or transportation design experience, and proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Designs and delivers RF front-end hardware for satellite communication user terminals, from system architecture and circuit design through PCB implementation, prototype validation, environmental testing, and production release. Responsibilities include RF analysis, component selection, simulation, laboratory measurement, performance optimization, calibration, manufacturing test development, documentation, and cross-functional integration. The role also mentors engineers and supports reliable, manufacturable transmit and receive systems.

Designs compact, embedded, multiband, and wideband antennas for satellite communication user terminals. Owns development from requirements and electromagnetic simulation through prototyping, measurement, environmental verification, integration, and production release. Responsibilities include antenna trade studies, RF structure design, enclosure integration, VNA and chamber testing, simulation-to-measurement correlation, tuning, tolerance analysis, supplier collaboration, documentation, and cross-functional technical leadership. The role also mentors engineers and establishes repeatable antenna verification practices.

Designs, analyzes, and develops propulsion engine components and systems for Rocket Lab’s Archimedes engine. Responsibilities include mechanical design, trade studies, design reviews, manufacturability evaluation, collaboration with analysts and fabrication teams, and supporting hardware from concept through production. The role requires expertise in heat transfer, fluids, structural mechanics, FEA, mechanical design, GD&T, and aerospace hardware development.

Designs industrial chemical process projects, including engineering studies, conceptual and detailed designs, cost estimates, mass and energy balances, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and technical bid evaluations. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, clients, and project activities while supporting design reviews, progress tracking, quality management, and safety initiatives. The role is hybrid in Syracuse, NY and requires 10–30% travel.

Designs and validates high-speed analog and mixed-signal receiver and transmitter ICs for optical and electrical communications. Responsibilities include transistor-level circuit design in CMOS and BiCMOS, broadband front-end development, analog circuit implementation, custom layout, tapeout, lab evaluation, simulation-to-measurement correlation, post-silicon validation, production transition, and customer support. The role also requires collaboration across functional teams and expertise in device physics, feedback stability, and package-system integration.