About Us:
nEye.ai, a well-funded optical switch startup, is poised to revolutionize the future of data centers. nEye’s MEMS-based silicon photonics optical circuit switches (OCS) eliminate critical bottlenecks in AI processing by enabling direct optical connections among thousands of GPUs and memory units. The company's SuperSwitch is an ultra-low power consumption, high radix, compact chip-scale design, offering hyperscale data centers enhanced performance, efficiency, and scalability.
Job Overview:We're looking for a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to help design and develop the mechanical systems behind our optical switching platform.
You'll work closely with our Mechanical Engineering Manager and cross-functional teams across photonics, electrical engineering, packaging, manufacturing, and operations to develop precision mechanical assemblies that enable world-class optical performance.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving difficult multidisciplinary engineering problems, wants significant ownership over product design, and is interested in growing into future technical leadership, while preferring to remain deeply involved in hands-on engineering today.
Key Responsibilities
Design precision mechanical components and assemblies supporting silicon photonic devices
Develop mechanical packaging, modules,and enclosures, including mounting structures and fiber management solutions for high-performance optical systems
Design thermal management solutions for optimized system performance
Manufacturable CAD models, drawings, tolerances, and assembly documentation
Drive mechanical designs from concept through prototype, validation, and production
Analysis & SimulationPerform structural, thermal, and vibration simulations using FEA tools
Analyze stress, strain, thermal performance, and reliability of assemblies
Optimize designs for manufacturability, robustness, and long-term reliability
Support design tradeoff studies through simulation and experimentation
Prototype DevelopmentBuild, assemble, and evaluate engineering prototypes
Work closely with technicians and manufacturing partners to debug mechanical issues
Conduct root cause analysis on prototype and field failures
Iterate rapidly based on test data and engineering feedback
Manufacturing SupportCollaborate with vendors on precision machined, molded, and sheet metal fabricated parts
Review first articles and manufacturing documentation
Support engineering change orders (ECOs)
Help transition designs from prototype into production
Required Experience
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
5+ years of mechanical design experience developing complex hardware products
Deep proficiency designing precision opto-mechanical assemblies
Expert proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor, or similar)
Experience performing structural and thermal analysis using FEA tools (ANSYS, COMSOL, SolidWorks Simulation, etc.)
Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
Familiarity with manufacturing processes including:
Precision machining
Sheet Metal
Molding, including injection, vacuum forming and MIM
Extrusions
Additive manufacturing
Experience working through prototype builds and design iterations
Designing to Telcordia or similar environmental qualification standards
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Skills
Experience developing products within:
Silicon photonics
Optical networking
Semiconductor equipment
MEMS
Optical packaging
Telecom hardware
High-performance computing
AI infrastructure
Familiarity with thermal management of electronics
Fiber routing and management.
Experience designing for shock and vibration requirements
Knowledge of adhesives, optical alignment fixtures, or precision mechanical mounting
Experience supporting design transfer into manufacturing
Familiarity with Telcordia or similar environmental qualification standards
Exposure to rapid simulation workflows or AI-assisted engineering tools is a plus
nEye Systems Berkeley, California, USA Office
Berkeley, CA, United States
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