Hardware Systems Engineer

🏢 Summary: Senior Mechanical Engineer role focused on designing, prototyping, and refining industrial CT scanning systems across motion systems, structures, and system integration. The position involves leading mechanical design for complex assemblies, collaborating cross-functionally, and supporting products through the full lifecycle from concept to mass manufacturing. This is a hands-on, in-person role based in Cambridge, MA. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree, Multiple years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, Experience with complex mechanical assemblies and subsystems, Ability to solve ambiguous and open-ended engineering problems, Hands-on prototyping experience, Cross-functional collaboration skills, Experience supporting products through full product lifecycle, Ability to communicate technical requirements effectively, Mentoring and leadership capabilities 📃 Skills: CAD, CT, Manufacturing, Prototyping, Automation, Instrumentation, AI, Firmware, Hardware, Motion, Systems, Mechanical 🏢 Description: About Lumafield: Lumafield was founded in 2019 to upgrade manufacturing. We are engineers with deep experience across the product development cycle, from initial ideas to shipping hardware, across industries and specializations, who became frustrated by the cost and complexity of modern manufacturing. Engineers make million-dollar decisions every day, and they need tools that give them the greatest possible insight into their products. By offering unprecedented visibility into products, as well as AI-driven tools that highlight problems and generate quantitative data, Lumafield promises to revolutionize the way complex products are created, manufactured, and used across industries. We started with industrial CT scanning, enabling rapid non-destructive inspection of essential components. We rebuilt the whole system, from X-ray capture, to computer vision analysis, to web-based collaboration, making advanced manufacturing technology more accessible. About the role: The Hardware Group is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help design, prototype, and refine the next generation of industrial CT scanning systems. You’ll work across disciplines — from motion systems and structures to system integration and user-facing features — to develop reliable, manufacturable, and innovative solutions. Our product is a complex hardware-software system. Success in this role requires systems thinking, hands-on prototyping, and the ability to bring structure to ambiguous design problems. You’ll collaborate with electrical, firmware, systems, and software engineers to create hardware that’s functional and user-friendly. This is a hands-on, in-person role based in our Cambridge, MA office. What you'll do: - Lead the technical aspects of mechanical design for complex assemblies and subsystems - Develop well-scoped milestones to deliver quarter-scale goals - Support products through the full lifecycle from concept and design to engineering builds and transfer to mass manufacturing - Accelerate project timelines by making informed technical tradeoffs - Translate business goals into executable technical solutions - Drive cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders - Mentor junior engineers and support their development About you: - Able to identify solutions to ambiguous and under-defined problems - Resilient and adaptable throughout project execution - Strong communication and coordination skills across teams - Understand short- and long-term impacts of technology decisions - Demonstrate engineering excellence and leadership - Enthusiastic about using AI tools to improve quality and speed - Bachelor's or master's degree with multiple years of relevant experience Bonus points: - Experience leading projects through full product lifecycle into mass production - Experience designing motion systems, precision mechanisms, or imaging system mounts - Background in industrial automation, inspection, or scientific instrumentation - Portfolio of mechanical designs, prototypes, or shipped products Benefits: - Competitive cash and equity compensation - Health and wellness stipend - 401k - Parental leave - Flexible PTO - Commuter benefits - Company-wide events

🏢 Summary: Systems Software Engineer role focused on developing high-performance application software and firmware for in-line CT scanning systems, working with embedded Linux and hardware integrations to deliver production-grade data acquisition and image processing solutions. The position involves scaling embedded devices and architecting robust, configurable systems for manufacturing environments. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years experience in low-level high-performance software development, Proficiency in Python and C, Experience shipping applications on embedded Linux, Experience configuring udev systemd and kernel schedulers, Hands-on hardware integration using vendor SDKs, Proficiency with Python concurrency models asyncio threading multiprocessing, Strong knowledge of debuggers profilers and performance optimization, Ability to design integrate and test systems from datasheets, Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, Legal authorization to work in the United States 📃 Skills: Python, C, Linux, Embedded, udev, systemd, Kernel, asyncio, threading, multiprocessing, CUDA, Jetson, ComputerVision, MachineLearning, React 🏢 Description: About Lumafield: Lumafield was founded in 2019 to upgrade manufacturing. We are engineers with deep experience across the product development cycle, from initial ideas to shipping hardware, across industries and specializations, who became frustrated by the cost and complexity of modern manufacturing. So we decided to upgrade it. Engineers make million-dollar decisions every day, and they need tools that give them the greatest possible insight into their products. By offering unprecedented visibility into products, as well as AI-driven tools that highlight problems and generate quantitative data, Lumafield promises to revolutionize the way complex products are created, manufactured, and used across industries. We started with industrial CT scanning, which for us was the most valuable but underutilized tool in the manufacturing toolbox, enabling us to rapidly inspect essential components non-destructively. We rebuilt the whole system, from X-ray capture, to computer vision analysis, to web-based collaboration, to the entire business model, making the most advanced manufacturing tech more accessible to every industry. Our company, like our platform, is designed for upgrades. We’re building for greater intelligence, autonomy, and speed. For deeper vision, operational excellence, and powerful insights. And then we'll upgrade it all again. Lumafield is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, and has an office in San Francisco, CA. About the role: As a Systems Software Engineer at Lumafield, you will work on the software that powers our next-generation, manufacturing in-line CT scanning products. You'll work on the bleeding edge of X-ray physics, high-speed detectors, image processing, and embedded systems. On a small team working on our newest hardware, you'll bring the skill to extract the highest quality data out of the system and achieve great outcomes for our customers. This role is ideal for candidates who are looking for an opportunity to scale a fleet of embedded devices from hundreds of units to thousands, and introduce production-grade capability to our systems. This role is located in Lumafield’s Cambridge, MA office. What You'll Do: Write performance edge application software to acquire, process, and stream radiograph data Write appliance firmware to maintain tight control loops for scanner peripherals Participate in code reviews, build up testing infrastructure, and help set a high standard for how the team can move fast and maintain high levels of quality. Ship production critical Linux-based applications Architect data acquisition solutions that balance configurability and customizability Collaborate closely with our product, research, hardware, and software development teams to understand requirements and architect solutions About You: 3+ years of experience writing low-level, high-performance software in Python and C; you not only write code, but also understand the performance impact on a specific system. Experience shipping applications with embedded Linux, including configuring core services such as udev, systemd, and kernel schedulers. 3+ years of startup experience – you know the trade-offs between shipping fast and perfecting a design. Hands-on experience integrating new hardware platforms by using vendor SDKs and manuals to write performant, maintainable driver integrations Mastery of software engineering fundamentals including debuggers, profilers, and evaluating trade-offs between different technology choices, and proficiency with Python’s built-in concurrency models (asyncio, threading, and multiprocessing) Able to design, integrate, and test systems by interpreting component and product datasheets. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field Bonus Points For: Experience building & shipping high performance hardware-accelerated image processing edge solutions using NVIDIA CUDA and/or Jetson platform Experience with classical computer vision techniques and machine learning CV algorithms Experience with shipping user-facing UIs written in React.js We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.Lumafield offers both competitive cash and equity compensation, as well as a health & wellness stipend, 401k, parental leave, flexible PTO, commuter benefits, company wide events and more! Lumafield is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, because the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Do you feel like your skills don’t meet every single requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway – If you’re excited about our technology, the opportunity, and are eager to learn more we’d love to hear from you! In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or veteran status. 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🏢 Summary: Customer-facing AI/ML Application Engineer role focused on developing and deploying machine learning models using 2D and 3D CT data for manufacturing and inspection workflows. The position involves owning the full ML lifecycle, collaborating with customer engineering teams, and contributing to internal AI/ML platform strategy. The role includes hands-on work in computer vision, MLOps, and industrial manufacturing environments with approximately 30% travel. 🗂️ Requirements: 4+ years of professional experience in applied computer vision, Experience developing and evaluating ML models on image or volumetric data, Hands-on experience deploying, monitoring, and retraining ML models in production, Experience translating business and engineering problems into ML solutions, Ability to work directly with customers and non-ML stakeholders, Comfort working in engineering and manufacturing environments, Strong written and verbal technical communication skills, Experience delivering practical production-ready ML models, Willingness to travel approximately 30% 📃 Skills: Python, MachineLearning, ComputerVision, MLOps, CT, AI, MES, SPC, PLM, NDT 🏢 Description: About the role: Lumafield is looking for an ML-experienced, customer-facing engineer to help customers achieve business results with CT-generated data. As an AI/ML Application Engineer, you will develop, test, and implement machine learning models inside customer engineering and manufacturing environments — for defect detection, dimensional analysis, anomaly detection, and process control. The role includes both customer-facing work and internal platform work. With customers, you will scope ML applications, build and validate models against their data, and deploy them into their production workflows, remotely and on-site. You will work closely with Project Managers and the rest of the customer-facing organization including other Applications Engineers and Customer Success team members. Internally, you will partner with Product Management and Software Engineering to harden recurring customer needs into product, and contribute to Lumafield's internal AI/ML strategy across the platform. What you'll do: - Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models using 2D and 3D CT data for customer inspection use cases. - Work directly with customer engineering and manufacturing teams, both remotely and on-site, to own the full model lifecycle, from data preparation, feature and label design, training, evaluation, and deployment to monitoring and retraining. - Partner with Project Managers to scope customer ML deliverables, set realistic timelines, define success criteria, and communicate progress and risk. - Collaborate with Product Management and Software Engineering to translate recurring customer needs into product capabilities and support work to improve the broader Lumafield platform. - Contribute to Lumafield's internal AI/ML strategy, including model evaluation standards, deployment patterns, and governance across regulated industries. - Produce clear technical documentation, including model documentation, validation memos, and customer-facing reports. About you: - 4+ years of professional experience building, including depth in applied computer vision, including model development and evaluation on image or volumetric data. - Hands-on experience taking ML models from training into production, including deployment, monitoring, and retraining (MLOps). - Experience working directly with customers or other non-ML stakeholders to translate business and engineering problems into ML solutions. - Comfort operating in engineering and manufacturing environments, including working with team members on the production floor. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical results to engineering, product, and executive audiences. - A track record of shipping pragmatic, useful models — balancing speed, quality, and customer impact. - Willingness to travel approximately 30%, primarily to customer sites. Bonus points: - Background in industrial CT, computer vision on volumetric or 3D data, or NDT and inspection workflows. - Prior experience in a customer-facing role such as Application Engineering, Solutions Engineering, or Forward Deployed Engineering at a technical product company. - Familiarity with manufacturing data systems such as MES, SPC, or PLM, and the workflows surrounding them. - Experience contributing to internal AI/ML strategy or platform decisions at a previous company. - Domain experience in medical devices, aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics, or batteries. Benefits: - Competitive cash and equity compensation - Health and wellness stipend - 401k - Parental leave - Flexible PTO - Commuter benefits - Company-wide events

🏢 Summary: Principal Software Engineer role focused on leading the architectural evolution of a complex SaaS platform, solving advanced backend challenges, and setting engineering standards across teams. The position combines deep hands-on development in a .NET monolith and microservices environment with high-level architectural ownership. It requires strong technical judgment to guide large-scale system design, performance optimization, and AI-native capabilities. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years backend engineering experience, Expert knowledge of C#, Expert knowledge of modern .NET, Experience in Staff/Principal/Senior Tech Lead role, Experience architecting large-scale monolithic and distributed systems, Expert SQL and database design skills, Experience diagnosing and optimizing slow production queries, Deep expertise with Entity Framework, Strong understanding of DDD and clean architecture, Experience defining backend engineering standards, Experience with test automation strategies, Strong English communication skills, Hands-on experience with AI coding tools 📃 Skills: C#, .NET, SQL, EntityFramework, AzureSQL, SQLServer, DDD, CleanArchitecture, MassTransit, AzureServiceBus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Azure, AzureDevOps, Angular, Cursor, Claude 🏢 Description: Principal Platform Engineer at Manufacturo 190-260 PLN/H Hybrid – Kraków B2B role Manufacturo powers operations for companies building satellites, fusion reactors, next-generation aircraft, and hypersonic vehicles. Our clients are working on some of the most advanced industrial programs in the world — and they rely on software that can keep up. Companies such as Hermeus, Relativity Space, and Sierra Space use Manufacturo to run complex manufacturing operations with greater control, traceability, and speed. We're a SaaS company with a team that includes former leaders from SpaceX. We move fast, operate globally, and make decisions swiftly - because the people we serve can't afford anything less. Your voice will be heard here, and the work you do will have a real impact on the world. We are hiring a Principal Software Engineer to help shape the technical future of our platform. This role is for someone who wants to solve hard backend problems, guide architecture with sound judgment, and raise the level of other engineers through mentorship, communication, and strong engineering standards. The Role As a Principal Platform Engineer at Manufacturo, you'll work at both levels: deep in the hardest problems on the platform, and wide enough to set the standard for others to follow. You'll define the architecture, raise the quality bar, and make sure the right technical decisions are made, not by directing from a distance, but by being the person in the room whose opinion carries weight because the work backs it up. This role requires both deep hands-on technical contribution and the ability to multiply the impact of others. We need someone who can take on the hardest problems while also helping senior developers and leads make better technical decisions through teaching, feedback, and clear standards. You will report directly to the Director of Software Engineering and act as their technical partner across the organization. This is a individual contributor role with no people management responsibilities. You should be comfortable working in a high-change environment where priorities evolve, new information appears quickly, and strong technical judgment is needed to keep teams moving in the right direction without losing quality. What you'll do Own the architecture and technical direction of the platform’s core Tackle the hardest engineering problems, including performance bottlenecks, complex integrations, and architectural evolution Define and evolve backend engineering standards across all teams Lead design reviews and author RFCs/ADRs for high-impact technical decisions Partner with the Director of Software Engineering, Product, and engineering leadership to assess technical feasibility early, shape direction, and resolve tradeoffs before they become delivery problems Mentor senior engineers code reviews, architecture workshops, pair programming, technical discussions, and tech talks that improve how the organization designs, builds, and operates software Raise the quality bar across the backend through example, teaching, and clear standards Required skills & experience 8+ years of backend engineering experience, with deep, proven mastery of C# and modern .NET A demonstrated track record operating successfully in a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Senior Tech Lead role Proven experience architecting, building, and owning large, complex systems end-to-end, including both monolithic and distributed architectures Expert-level SQL and database design skills, including diagnosing slow queries in production and designing schemas that hold up under real load Deep practical expertise with Entity Framework, including performance tradeoffs, query behavior, and data access strategy Strong architectural judgment and experience applying concepts such as DDD and clean architecture pragmatically A strong quality mindset, including test automation strategy and clear standards for what “done” means Strong written and verbal communication skills in English — you are comfortable explaining technical tradeoffs, mentoring other engineers, leading code reviews, and facilitating architecture discussions Enthusiasm for and hands-on proficiency with AI coding tools such as Cursor and Claude Code as productivity multipliers Nice to have You'll stand out if you bring any of the following: Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure at scale, with Azure being a strong advantage Experience with Angular or a modern frontend framework - enough to make informed architectural decisions across the full stack Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline design at an organizational level, not just usage Experience designing for compliance-driven deployment constraints - data sovereignty, tenant isolation, and schema management across numbers of independent databases Background or genuine curiosity about Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) -understanding the domain makes the hardest problems tractable Our tech stack Backend: .NET, C#, Entity Framework, SQL Server / Azure SQL Messaging: Azure Service Bus, MassTransit Observability: OpenTelemetry, Grafana stack Frontend: Angular, our own Angular Component Library Cloud: Azure CI/CD: Azure DevOps AI tooling: Cursor, Claude Code, and other modern AI-assisted development tools What you’ll get in return Real authority, real access. Direct collaboration with the CPO and Director of Development. Your decisions will be heard, debated, and acted on - with organizational backing to make standards stick. Customers building the next century. Rockets, fusion reactors, hypersonic systems. The problems you solve here have consequences that matter. People who will match you. You'll work alongside engineers and leaders with backgrounds from SpaceX and other high-bar organizations. Expect to be challenged, not just followed. AI at the foundation, not the edge. You'll be building the architecture that makes AI native to the platform - not retrofitting it later. Hybrid working with three days in our Kraków office, comprehensive healthcare including life insurance, and a Multisport Card. This role is for someone serious about their craft. If that is you, we would like to talk.

🏢 Summary: Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer role focused on full-cycle PCBA development for high-reliability, spaceflight hardware, from concept through flight readiness and low-volume production. The position involves leading board-level design, bring-up, testing, and cross-functional integration with RF, mechanical, FPGA/SoC, and software teams. The role also includes mentoring engineers, driving manufacturing scale-up, and ensuring compliance with space and export regulations. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 8+ years of experience designing and debugging PCBAs, Proficiency in Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools, Hands-on experience with lab instruments, Strong knowledge of digital communication buses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet), Experience with board bring-up, test planning, and design verification, Experience working with contract manufacturers and DFM reviews, U.S. Person status or eligibility under ITAR/export regulations 📃 Skills: Altium, ECAD, PCBA, I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, Python, C, FPGA, SoC, EMI, EMC, GNSS, ADCS, Oscilloscope 🏢 Description: Location: This role is based onsite at our Louisville, CO office. Travel: Up to 10%, domestic or international. The Role As a Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, you will take ownership of full-cycle PCBA designs, from early concept to flight readiness. You will work cross-functionally with RF, mechanical, software, FPGA/SoC, and operations teams to bring high-reliability, space-ready electronics to orbit. You will guide the Electrical Engineering team on special topics and present across disciplines to help facilitate ideas, product readiness, and conduct reviews. Responsibilities Own the full electrical design lifecycle for complex spaceflight hardware: concept of operations, requirements engineering, schematic capture, layout, bring-up, test, and manufacturing handoff. Develop robust analog/digital designs for mission-critical systems under environmental and performance constraints. Organize collaborative cross-disciplinary design reviews and shape solutions with experienced engineers. Provide input to schedule planning, hardware requirements, and process improvements. Lead board-level bring-up and debugging, integrating firmware/software/FPGA with embedded systems. Define test plans and verification strategies that meet flight readiness requirements. Scale manufacturing from prototype to low-volume production. Collaborate with mechanical, RF, software, FPGA/SoC, and systems teams for seamless integration. Mentor early-career engineers and contribute to process improvements. Engage with external vendors and contract manufacturers, resolve DFM/DFT issues, and ensure on-time delivery. Drive failure analysis and root-cause investigations for flight or test anomalies. What Success Looks Like Consistently deliver flight-quality hardware on schedule with minimal oversight. Identify system-level risks early and drive mitigations. Communicate effectively across hardware, software, and cross-functional teams. Make data-driven trade-offs in constrained environments. Demonstrate curiosity in advanced areas such as architecture optimization and radiation mitigation. Exhibit advanced, wide-ranging experience in electrical engineering. Align stakeholders and document work concisely. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 8+ years of experience designing and debugging PCBAs. Proficiency in Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools. Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers). Solid understanding of digital buses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet). Experience with board bring-up, test planning, and design verification workflows. Experience interacting with contract manufacturers and supporting DFM reviews. Strong documentation and organizational skills. Must meet U.S. export control and ITAR requirements. Required Qualification Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Experience designing for harsh environments (thermal, vacuum, vibration). Familiarity with high-speed design and impedance-controlled layouts. Basic scripting or automation in Python or C for hardware test workflows. Exposure to radiation effects and mitigation in electronic design. Familiarity with EMI/EMC design practices and validation. Familiarity with satellite electrical systems engineering (EPS, GNSS, ADCS, propulsion, space robotics). Compensation Base salary range: $145,920 - $192,047, determined by education, qualifications, experience, and market data. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. US Technical Jobs Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining necessary export control authorization for access to export-controlled technology and government contracts work.

🏢 Summary: Onsite Optical Designer and Analyst role focused on designing, analyzing, and optimizing space-based optical communication systems, including free-space and high-speed laser applications. The position leads the full optical system lifecycle from concept through prototyping, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and integration into spacecraft or ground platforms. Ideal for an experienced optical engineer with strong simulation expertise and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Physics, or related field, Proven experience in optical system design for space-based or high-precision instruments, Extensive experience with optical design software (e.g., ZEMAX), Experience with mechanical design tools (e.g., SolidWorks or Siemens NX), Ability to perform tolerance, wavefront, radiometric, and propagation analysis, Eligibility to comply with U.S. export control regulations (ITAR) 📃 Skills: ZEMAX, SolidWorks, SiemensNX, Optics, Optomechanics, Radiometry, Wavefront, ITAR, FiberOptics, Lasers 🏢 Description: The Role The Optical Designer and Analyst will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing optical systems for space-based communication technologies. This role requires hands-on experience with optical design software, a strong background in optics, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to deliver optical designs that are both innovative and capable of cost-effective mass production. Location: Onsite in Broomfield, Colorado office Travel: Up to 5% Responsibilities - Lead the full lifecycle of optical systems, including conceptualization, simulation, detailed design, and prototyping, with focus on free-space optical communication systems and high-speed laser applications. - Conduct in-depth analysis using optical design software to optimize system performance, including manufacturing and alignment tolerances, wavefront error, radiometric analysis, free-space far-field propagation, and fiber coupling efficiency. - Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and control engineering teams to integrate optical subsystems into spacecraft or ground-based platforms. - Develop and implement optomechanical design and analysis strategies, including Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance analysis for space environments. - Write and maintain technical documentation for designs, analyses, and test procedures; mentor and transfer knowledge to team members. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Optics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Physics, or related technical field. - Proven experience in optical system design, particularly for space-based or high-precision optical instruments. - Extensive experience with optical design software (e.g., ZEMAX) and mechanical design tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX). - Must meet U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR) requirements. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with optical design for space-flight systems or astronomy. - Experience working in a cleanroom environment (ISO 5 to ISO 8). - Spanish speaking is a plus. Compensation and Benefits - Base salary range: $116,736 - $152,250, plus bonus and equity. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. - 401(k) with company match. - Unlimited PTO and paid holidays. - Parental/adoption leave. - Legal insurance. - Home technology stipend. Employment is contingent upon compliance with U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.

🏢 Summary: Staff Electrical Engineer role leading the architecture and end-to-end development of complex mixed-signal PCBAs for next-generation quantum sensors. Responsible for high-density PCB design, system integration, testing, and manufacturing support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Focused on translating advanced physics requirements into robust, high-performance hardware solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 8+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, 5+ years of mixed-signal PCBA design experience, Experience with professional ECAD tools, Expertise in high-density PCB design, Experience with SoCs, FPGAs, and MCUs system-level design, Experience designing precision low-noise electronics, Knowledge of signal integrity and power distribution design, Proficiency with laboratory test and measurement equipment, Experience with PLM systems and ECO management, U.S. Person status compliant with export control regulations 📃 Skills: PCB, PCBA, ECAD, FPGA, MCU, SoC, RF, Mixed-signal, BGA, Signal-integrity, EMI, EMC, PLM, Altium, ASIC, Thermal-analysis, SWaPC, Instrumentation 🏢 Description: About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world's leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. About Vector Atomic Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is building quantum technology to transform navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and we give every team member the opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing their skills. If you're excited to work on breakthrough technology in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you. Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA.Travel: Up to 5%Job ID: 1644The Role As a Staff Engineer - Electrical, you will be a cornerstone of our multidisciplinary engineering team, leading the design and development of cutting-edge electronics for next-generation quantum sensors. This high-impact role requires a blend of technical mastery and creative problem-solving to architect complex PCB Assemblies featuring FPGAs, MCUs, Mixed-Signal, and RF circuits. You will oversee the entire product lifecycle—from conceptualizing high-level architectures to hands-on troubleshooting—ensuring that our groundbreaking quantum instruments meet rigorous performance and quality standards. We are looking for an agile, mentor-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about translating complex physics requirements into robust hardware reality. Responsibilities Architectural Leadership: Lead high-level electrical architecture for quantum sensors, balancing complex trade-offs between size, weight, power, and performance (SWaPC). End-to-End PCB Development: Own the full development cycle, including requirement gathering, schematic capture, layout design, fabrication coordination, and performance verification. Technical Mentorship: Serve as a technical guide for the electrical engineering team, conducting rigorous design reviews and establishing hardware development best practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with physicists and mechanical, software, and optical engineers to translate system requirements into precision electronic designs. System Integration & Testing: Assist with board bring-up, debugging, and system-level integration to ensure all instrument specifications are met. Manufacturing Support: Support production by troubleshooting issues, developing test verification procedures, and optimizing boards for yield, quality, and testability. Continuous Improvement: Drive the evolution of engineering procedures and refine PCB designs to enhance instrument performance. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain precise design records within a cloud-based PLM system, managing revisions and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Requirements Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 8–12 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 8+ years of experience. To comply with the US export control laws, Vector Atomic employees must be U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), lawful U.S. permanent residents (i.e. green card holders), and certain categories of refugees, and asylees. Design Expertise: At least 5 years of professional experience developing complex, mixed-signal PCBA designs using professional ECAD tools. Technical Proficiency: * Expertise in high-density PCB design (fine-pitch BGAs, high-speed differential pairs, and mixed-signal architectures). Deep understanding of system-level design for programmable devices including SoCs, FPGAs, and MCUs. Proven ability to design precision electronics with strict noise and ripple specifications. Mastery of controlled impedance structures, signal integrity, power distribution networks, and EMI/EMC-aware layout practices. Lab Skills: Proficiency in a laboratory environment, including the use of standard electronic instrumentation for testing and hardware debugging. Operational Tools: Experience using PLM systems to manage designs and ECOs. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across diverse engineering disciplines. Preferred Qualifications Software Mastery: Advanced expertise in Altium Designer for schematic capture, layout, library management, and output generation. Specialized Circuitry: Experience designing and implementing RF circuits on traditional PCBs or ceramic substrates. Photonic Integration: Previous experience integrating electronics with high-precision components like lasers, AOMs, and photodetectors. Thermal Engineering: Knowledge of thermal analysis, including the use of heatsinking, copper pours, thermal vias, and component derating. ASIC Knowledge: Foundational skills in defining, simulating, and verifying ASIC designs. Industry Background: Professional experience in the precision sensor sector, specifically with atomic clocks or Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). **Benefits will be provided by Vector Atomic, an IonQ Company, and will differ from the benefits listed on the IonQ website.** Benefits Vector Atomic values teamwork, open and honest discourse, and work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including: Platinum-level family health coverage (medical, dental, vision) Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employer 401(k) contributions 20 days of paid time off & 11 paid holidays Paid parental leave Fully stocked kitchen The approximate base salary range for this position is $163,430 to $213,972 per year. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity and benefits. It's atypical to be hired at the top end of this range for the role, as actual pay is based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience level.Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying "U.S. Person" (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!

🏢 Summary: Lead/Staff Electrical Engineer role focused on designing and developing custom electronics and compute systems for AI-native metal 3D printing factory systems. The position involves electrical architecture, embedded hardware, motion control, high-speed communications, and autonomous robotic systems, with ownership across the full hardware lifecycle. Full-time onsite role requiring extensive hardware design experience and technical leadership. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline, 10+ years of professional experience designing complex electrical hardware, Experience delivering complex electrical hardware systems, Strong electrical engineering fundamentals, Ability to apply first-principles problem solving, Experience acting as a technical lead and system owner, Experience making architectural decisions across full hardware lifecycle, Ability to work onsite full-time 📃 Skills: FPGA, GPU, Embedded, Firmware, Robotics, Automation, Telemetry, Microcontrollers, Electronics, Compute, Motion, Debugging, Prototyping, Schematic, Simulation, Imaging, Optomechanics 🏢 Description: Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, the company enables complex hardware to be designed, built, and scaled efficiently. As a Lead/Staff Electrical Engineer, you will play an integral role in the design and development of custom electronics and compute systems for AI-native metal 3D printing factory systems. You will solve challenging problems in high-performance compute, high-speed communications, embedded hardware, motion control, autonomous robotic systems, and related areas. The role requires a first-principles approach to problem solving, technical leadership, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. 3D printing experience is not required. The role seeks motivated and collaborative engineers who enjoy solving complex technical problems. Responsibilities: - Rapidly design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics and compute systems for autonomous systems - Drive electrical architecture, product requirements, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test - Challenge assumptions and learn new design approaches - Perform hands-on debugging using laboratory test equipment, custom instrumentation, and testing setups - Model and simulate circuit designs for analysis and performance - Act as a technical lead, driving schedules and continuous innovation Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline - 10+ years of professional experience designing and delivering complex electrical hardware - Broad electrical engineering background and strong engineering fundamentals - Experience operating as a technical lead and system owner across the full hardware lifecycle Nice to Have: - Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in electrical engineering - Experience with heterogeneous compute environments including FPGA, GPU, and mixed architecture systems - Experience with sensors, high-speed cameras, imaging systems, and telemetry systems - Experience with embedded microcontroller design and firmware - Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems, motion systems, scanning systems, optomechanical assemblies, and electromechanical systems - Familiarity with industrial automation technologies and robotics Location: Based in Hawthorne, the vertically integrated facility combines technology development, R&D, and production under one roof. The role requires full-time onsite presence five days a week with very limited exceptions. What We Offer: - Inclusive and collaborative culture - Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing company and advanced manufacturing technology Benefits: - Significant stock option packages - 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life insurance - Traditional and Roth 401(k) - Relocation assistance - Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays - Paid parental leave - Free daily catered lunch and dinner - Casual dress and flexible work hours Compensation: - Estimated salary range: $160,000-$250,000 - Additional stock option package based on experience and impact Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and bases employment decisions on merit, competence, and qualifications.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer - Camera Systems role focused on developing and delivering software for hardware calibration, sensor data collection, and testing tools within a self-driving technology environment. The position involves building end-to-end solutions across hardware and software, improving release and deployment processes, and designing fault-tolerant systems. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally to enhance flexibility, testability, and integration of camera and sensor systems. 🗂️ Requirements: BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics or related field, 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, Proficiency in C++ and Python for production-quality software, Experience developing end-to-end HW/SW integrated solutions, Experience with fault-tolerant system design and automation, Knowledge of sensor fusion concepts and calibration (camera, lidar, IMU), Ability to work in hands-on hardware/software environments 📃 Skills: C++, Python, SensorFusion, Calibration, Automation, Lidar, IMU, Hardware, Firmware, Integration, Testing, Deployment 🏢 Description: Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. What we are looking for Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Software Engineer - Camera Systems. In this role, you will Develop software for hardware calibration, benchtop testing, and sensor data collection tools Partner tightly with Hardware, Firmware, and Software engineering teams to drive successful execution and delivery of software applications Simplify release management, bootstrapping, and deployment of applications Improve flexibility and testability of software to simplify updates and changes requested by customers. Required Qualifications BS / MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics or related field and 5+ years of cumulative experience Ability to read and develop production quality software in C++ and Python Experience developing end-to-end solutions (HW, SW, integration) Experience with fault-tolerant software system design and automation Knowledge of sensor fusion (camera, lidar, IMU, etc) concepts and experience with its data and calibration Ability to work in a hands-on environment. Strong technical and non-technical communication skills. The base salary range for this position is $146,000 - $234,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.Working at AuroraAt Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom. Our commitment to safety At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what. Our commitment to inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. 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