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Develops complex mechanical designs using 3D CAD, manages configurable assemblies, creates manufacturing drawings, and supports concepts through prototyping and testing. Applies DFM, DFA, GD&T, FEA, and mechanical systems expertise to meet customer requirements. Provides technical leadership through design reviews, mentoring, standards enforcement, customer communication, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple engineering programs.

Develops 3D CAD models, configurable mechanical assemblies, concepts, prototypes, and manufacturing drawings for automotive, aerospace, and related programs. Applies GD&T, DFM/DFA, DFMEA, FEA, and CAE tools while supporting testing, supplier collaboration, and customer deliverables. The role requires hands-on mechanical problem-solving, knowledge of mechanisms and motion systems, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple engineering programs in a team environment.

Lead design and frontend engineering for an API-first product. Architect complex frontend systems, build and obsess over UI/UX and design systems, collaborate with founders, and develop across the stack.

Design and develop centrifuge components, assemblies, machines, and facility-related hardware from concept through released documentation. Create Creo 2D drawings and 3D models, perform engineering calculations, make material and tolerance decisions, lead design reviews, prepare fabrication and assembly documentation, support prototyping and testing, resolve production issues, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and operations.

Responsibilities include concept development of structural, electrical, and hydraulic components, creating CAD models, conducting design reviews, and collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing teams.

Design, model, and document electrical and mechanical systems for off‑road mobile equipment using Creo and Windchill. Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality to develop cost‑effective designs, troubleshoot with electrical schematics, support assembly line issues, and compile engineering analyses and specifications for prototypes and production adoption.

Develop and support full-stack web, desktop, legacy, cloud, and on-premises applications for mission-critical manufacturing and test operations. Build new applications, improve AWS and on-premises infrastructure, support containerized and microservices architectures, integrate SCADA systems, and champion software development best practices. Collaborate directly with global users and internal IT teams to identify enhancements and deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Designs optomechanical systems and precision mechanisms from requirements through manufacturing release. Responsibilities include 3D modeling in Creo, fluid, thermal, and vibration analysis, FEA, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, prototype procurement and testing, design reviews, system integration, and manufacturing documentation. The role focuses on low-stress, high-stability designs for ultra-clean and vacuum environments, including precision stages and actuation systems.

Design and architect high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits for SerDes, PHY, clocking, and high-speed I/O products. Lead designs from specification through schematic, layout supervision, verification, silicon bring-up, characterization, and debug. Establish design methodologies, collaborate across engineering teams, and mentor analog engineers. The role requires advanced CMOS/FinFET design expertise, physical-layer and signal-integrity knowledge, and proficiency with industry-standard simulation tools.

Designs complex spacecraft components and subsystems, producing detailed CREO models, specifications, and manufacturing drawings. Leads trade studies and performs structural, thermal, and tolerance analyses to validate hardware. Collaborates with analysis, manufacturing, and electrical engineering teams to deliver producible spacecraft hardware. The role supports full design, testing, iteration, and product lifecycle execution, with emphasis on GD&T, manufacturability, and high-accountability technical leadership.

Design and engineer the overall MPLS WAN architecture for government customer networks. Develop WAN service solutions, evaluate and test network equipment, support security accreditation, maintain technical documentation, and provide Tier-4 production troubleshooting and proactive network analysis. This is a full-time onsite role supporting mission-focused enterprise network operations in Chantilly, Virginia, requiring TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 compliance.

Leads the design and development of valve and actuator products from concept through production. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements. Conducts technical research, performs risk assessments, improves existing designs and processes, communicates with internal and external stakeholders, and mentors junior engineers. The role requires expertise in SolidWorks, FEA, CFD, Microsoft Project, Excel, and industrial or valve design.

The Sr. Solutions Design Engineer develops automated material handling concepts into functional layouts, supports project execution through system design, and collaborates with sales teams to meet client objectives based on data analytics and equipment capabilities.

Designs and analyzes drainage infrastructure for transportation projects, including storm sewers, culverts, open channels, detention facilities, and roadway drainage networks. Performs hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, engineering calculations, cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, technical reporting, and flood-risk assessments. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and reviewing agencies to ensure compliance with transportation standards and environmental regulations. Supports quality reviews, plan development, agency responses, and construction-related inquiries.

Design and lead MEP engineering for multifamily construction projects, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical design, calculations, AutoCAD and Revit documentation, code compliance, coordination, construction administration, QA/QC, and mentorship. The role may be filled at Engineer I, II, or III based on experience and qualifications.

Lead electrical building-systems design for multifamily construction projects from concept through construction documents. Perform load, short-circuit, voltage-drop, fault-current, panel, and lighting calculations; produce coordinated AutoCAD and Revit MEP deliverables; apply electrical codes and energy standards; coordinate BIM models and project stakeholders; support construction administration; conduct QA/QC reviews; and mentor junior engineers.

Designs and reviews communications subsystems for North American rail and transit projects. Produces network, equipment, cabling, and link-budget deliverables; supports BIM coordination, requirements and interface management, testing, commissioning, cutover, and operations. Evaluates vendors, develops specifications and test procedures, leads stakeholder interactions, trains clients, reviews designs, and supports project planning, budgets, and schedules. Requires up to 5% domestic travel.

Develop and maintain SMR-160 nuclear power plant simulator software and models. Perform programming, configuration control, simulation-assisted design, control algorithm development, and integrated plant control logic development. Interface with control platform suppliers and support human-system interface concepts. Apply engineering standards, regulatory guidance, and industry practices while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Leads mechanical and structural design for the SMR-160 nuclear reactor plant. Responsibilities include conceptual and detailed design, engineering calculations, requirements development, technical documentation, verification and validation, procurement support, regulatory presentations, subcontractor coordination, and mentoring engineers. The role requires extensive nuclear engineering experience, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code expertise, CAD and analytical software proficiency, and leadership of multidisciplinary design activities.

Designs mechanical and structural components for an SMR-160 nuclear power plant. Responsibilities include CAD, conceptual and detailed design, requirements development, engineering analysis, design-for-manufacturability, technical documentation, vendor coordination, verification, and support for nuclear licensing requirements. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams and supports project deliverables, stakeholder presentations, and U.S. Government cost-shared development activities.

Leads PCB placement, routing, layout, reviews, documentation, and production release for complex high-voltage and high-current power electronics. Defines stackups, fabrication requirements, grounding, isolation, thermal, EMI/EMC, and signal/power-integrity practices. Collaborates with electrical, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, compliance, fabricators, and contract manufacturers. Maintains PCB libraries and standards, supports test hardware development, mentors engineers, and resolves manufacturing issues across the product lifecycle.

Develop and lead FPGA design verification for electronic warfare systems. Responsibilities include architecting SystemVerilog, UVM, OVM, or VHDL testbenches; creating constrained-random test plans; analyzing coverage; developing reusable verification IP; improving verification methodologies; leading teams; managing schedules; and mentoring junior engineers. The role is full-time onsite and requires a current Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

Designs mechanical components and systems for switchboards and switchgear used in low-voltage power distribution. Leads concept and detailed design, creates 2D drawings, model-based designs, bills of material, and customer submittals, and manages product changes through PLM. Collaborates with manufacturing, supply chain, simulation, and production teams; supports prototypes, testing, troubleshooting, and process improvements. Applies UL, NEC, and IEC standards and provides technical guidance across functions.

Designs mechanical components and systems for switchboard and switchgear products, including sheet metal, busbars, cables, wire harnesses, drawings, bills of material, and customer submittals. Supports new product development, sustaining engineering, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, supplier coordination, change control, and simulation reviews. Interprets industry standards and electrical schematics while providing cross-functional technical guidance. The onsite role requires occasional power-lab work, lifting up to 25 pounds, and less than 10% domestic and international travel.

Designs low-voltage power distribution systems, switchboards, and switchgear, including schematics, control wiring, bills of material, and customer drawings. Develops and tests control schemes, manages design changes through PLM, supports prototypes and manufacturing, interprets UL, NEC, and IEC standards, and collaborates with mechanical, automation, supply chain, manufacturing, and project management teams. The role is onsite in Anderson, South Carolina, with less than 10% domestic and international travel.