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Designs high-speed ASIC blocks for 10Gbps–400Gbps communication systems. Responsibilities include architecture, RTL/HDL coding, timing constraints, verification, synthesis, equivalency checking, CDC and lint reviews, power and design-for-test analysis, scripting, silicon bring-up, lab debugging, and production qualification. Collaborates with distributed engineering teams to define resources, schedules, validation plans, and design tradeoffs.

Designs and validates ASIC blocks for high-speed optical communication physical-layer products. Responsibilities include architecture, RTL coding, lint, CDC, synthesis, equivalence checking, timing analysis, simulation, silicon debug, verification planning, power and area tradeoffs, silicon bring-up, and ATE validation. Requires expertise in ARM subsystems, high-speed digital design, Ethernet and OTN networks, FEC, ASIC development flows, and design-for-power, test, and manufacturing.

Lead high-fidelity mechanical simulation efforts from concept through production. Develop and validate models for components and complex electro-mechanical assemblies, performing nonlinear static and dynamic analyses involving impact, vibration, fatigue, drop, and shock. Collaborate cross-functionally to guide product architecture, correlate simulations with testing, identify reliability risks, optimize designs, and recommend improvements for durability, manufacturability, and performance.

Develop and execute top-level mixed-signal verification testbenches for automotive and industrial integrated circuits. Run and debug AMS simulations, maintain behavioral models, verify power sequencing and register configurations, validate reset and trim modes, track bugs, review coverage, and collaborate with analog, digital, and systems engineering teams to support tapeout readiness.

Leads the structural design and integration of aerospace vehicle components and assemblies from concept through production. Responsibilities include defining load paths and interfaces, creating 3D models and drawings, conducting trade studies and strength assessments, applying manufacturable design approaches, and collaborating with materials, manufacturing, and quality teams. The role supports structural, thermal, and manufacturing requirements for Blue Origin’s lunar lander products.

Leads mechanical design, analysis, development, manufacturing support, and qualification of advanced military hot structural components. Manages hardware cost, weight, schedule, testing, certification, and technical deliverables while collaborating across engineering teams and customers. Applies systems thinking, technical judgment, lean principles, and project planning to mature next-generation aerospace products within defined requirements, safety, quality, delivery, and budget constraints.

Designs and assesses network configurations for U.S. Army IT modernization projects. Responsibilities include network upgrades, configuration development, cutover planning, staging, installation oversight, testing, documentation, site surveys, engineering reports, and design submissions. Coordinates with project and program managers, lead engineers, government representatives, and technical teams while mentoring technicians and ensuring compliance with Army engineering standards and schedules.

Designs and modifies detailed part drawings, 3D models, customized pump designs, BOMs, and engineering documentation. Collaborates with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and other teams to ensure manufacturability and customer compliance. Supports technical inquiries, inspects first articles and products during production, evaluates design alternatives, and performs engineering analysis. The role is based primarily at a St. Louis manufacturing facility with minimal to no travel.

Executes the full physical IC design cycle from RTL through silicon tape-out, including synthesis, physical verification, timing closure, EM/IR analysis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floorplanning, layout, and methodology development. Collaborates with RTL design engineers and applies TCL/Perl scripting and EDA tools. This is an in-person role in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Designs and develops mechanical components and systems for off-highway equipment, including frame structures and sheet metal parts. Creates 3D models and engineering drawings using model-based definition and GD&T. Collaborates with stakeholders, suppliers, fabrication teams, and factory personnel to support production builds and fit-ups. Manages multiple projects, communicates design changes, and troubleshoots mechanical issues while meeting deadlines.

Leads instrumentation and controls engineering design for small to medium life sciences projects. Responsibilities include managing discipline budgets, coordinating clients and project partners, developing automation control systems, producing construction drawings and specifications, conducting quality reviews, performing site surveys, mentoring junior staff, and leading system design programming and master planning. The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree and at least five years of experience.

Leads instrumentation and controls engineering design for small to medium life sciences and food and beverage projects. Responsibilities include managing discipline budgets, coordinating clients and project partners, developing automation control systems, producing construction documents and specifications, conducting quality reviews, supporting proposals, performing site surveys, mentoring junior staff, and leading system design programming and master planning.

Designs and owns cryogenic fluids and propulsion hardware for lunar vehicles across the complete lifecycle. Responsibilities include defining component requirements, performing fluid and structural analyses, evaluating supplier designs, creating engineering and fabrication drawings, supporting procurement and manufacturing, participating in design reviews, coordinating component testing, and producing verification documentation. The role requires aerospace propulsion and piping design experience, knowledge of cryogenic components, P&ID interpretation, and Creo Parametric proficiency.

Designs and improves electrical connector products through CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, design for manufacturability, and new product introduction. Creates drawings, BOMs, routings, costing analyses, and product structures in the MRP system. Collaborates with engineering, production, quality, procurement, sales, and customers. Conducts design reviews, risk assessments, failure analysis, corrective actions, and quality improvements while ensuring compliance with specifications, regulations, and manufacturing standards.

Develop mechatronics systems for semiconductor metrology equipment as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, calibration, Python or MATLAB scripting, hands-on laboratory and cleanroom hardware work, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, control-system design, signal processing, experimental design, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. The role also involves collaborating with customer support and traveling to customer sites less than 10% of the time.

Design, implement, verify, and debug FPGA-based communication modules for UAV avionics. Perform synthesis, timing closure, bitstream generation, and hardware bring-up. Integrate FPGAs with system architecture, optimize for latency/reliability, collaborate across hardware/firmware/software teams, participate in design reviews, and maintain documentation.

Leads full-cycle PCB layout for complex AI accelerator cards and system baseboards. Owns high-speed routing, constraint management, stack-up definition, power delivery layouts, and design methodology. Develops SKILL, Python, or TCL automation for layout audits and reporting, and partners with power, ASIC, fabrication, and manufacturing teams to ensure DFM, DFT, DFA, and high-yield production. Requires expertise in high-density, high-speed PCB design, including 112G/224G SerDes, DDR5/HBM, HDI, and advanced materials.

Leads an analog IC design team through product definition, design, verification, silicon evaluation, and manufacturing release. Provides technical guidance on circuit and physical design, manages schedules and assignments, collaborates with validation, test, systems, applications, marketing, and customers, and supports product documentation and roadmap development. Also participates in hiring, personnel development, and performance evaluation.

Designs and implements functional tests for ADTRAN hardware products. Responsibilities include developing test instruments, hardware and software, automating tests in C++ and Python, designing and debugging digital and analog circuits, researching communications technologies, supporting firmware development, isolating circuit-level failures, and ensuring test coverage in high-speed production environments. International travel is required.

Summer engineering intern supporting the design and development of HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for mechanical construction projects. Responsibilities include updating CAD drawings, schematics, and specifications; performing load calculations; selecting equipment; developing system layouts; and collaborating with senior engineers and design teams to meet industry standards and client requirements. The role is based in Cypress, California, with anticipated travel to Southern California project sites.

Design, develop, test, and validate mechanical reactor reactivity-control systems and precision actuation mechanisms. Responsibilities include defining requirements and architecture, performing mechanism trade studies and FMEA, designing components for high-temperature and radiation environments, conducting design-for-manufacturability assessments, developing verification plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and vendors.

Lead the design, development, testing, and validation of mechanical reactor reactivity-control systems. Design precision mechanisms, actuation solutions, linkages, interfaces, and instrumentation for high-temperature, high-stress, and radiation environments. Define requirements, architectures, and verification plans; conduct FMEA, DFM assessments, trade studies, vendor evaluations, and cross-functional collaboration across thermal, structural, neutronics, controls, and simulation teams.

Performs roadway engineering design, calculations, sketches, diagrams, and working drawings under experienced engineer supervision. Collects and analyzes data, uses engineering software to solve basic problems, and completes assigned work within budget and schedule requirements.

Lead end-to-end mechanical design and manufacturing for TCA rocket engine components. Drive DFM-focused design, tooling and fixture creation, implement advanced fabrication (additive, CNC, EDM, specialized joining), develop process parameters, and plan/execute hotfire test campaigns with analysis and rapid redesign for flight qualification.

Designs complex IC substrate packages for high-power AI processors and accelerators, including large multilayer layouts, dense routing, power delivery networks, and signaling beyond 50GHz. The role optimizes CoWoS interposer designs, performs DRC and LVS verification, collaborates with silicon, SI/PI, packaging, and manufacturing teams, and supports design reviews and technical guidance for junior engineers.