Lead next-generation hardware development for high-speed networking and FPGA-enabled platforms in Austin, Texas. Full-time engineering management role with relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits.
Senior Consulting Engineer – Gas Turbine Design | San Diego, CA
Location: San Diego, California
Work Arrangement: San Diego-based, with office space available
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Industry: Gas Turbines and Industrial Engineering
Base Salary: $159,120–$238,680
Travel: Occasional
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Security Clearance: Not required
Position Overview
A global industrial-engineering organization is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consulting Engineer to provide recognized technical leadership across complex gas-turbine design, development, manufacturing and product-validation programs.
This is a senior individual-contributor role. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, own critical design decisions and act as a trusted technical adviser to engineering and business leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead complex gas-turbine component and system design programs from concept through production.
• Own design integrity, technical acceptance, manufacturability and validation.
• Resolve complex design, manufacturing and operational challenges.
• Translate functional requirements into detailed engineering documentation.
• Develop scopes addressing business challenges, risks and product opportunities.
• Establish procedures improving reliability, efficiency, cost and quality.
• Develop and maintain enterprise technology roadmaps.
• Define product-testing strategies, methods, tools and validation requirements.
• Oversee testing across multiple products in high-volume manufacturing.
• Establish engineering, development and testing standards.
• Plan, estimate, staff and monitor significant technical projects.
• Apply root-cause, statistical, quantitative and predictive-analysis methods.
• Mentor senior technical professionals and influence cross-functional decisions.
• Present complex technical recommendations to customers and senior management.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or a related engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive gas-turbine design, development and manufacturing experience.
• Recognized technical depth in turbine components, systems and validation.
• Experience leading complex products from development through manufacturing and testing.
• Strong project leadership across scope, cost, schedule, staffing and risk.
• Exceptional analytical and root-cause-analysis capability.
• Ability to influence technical and business decisions through expertise.
• Strong written, verbal and technical-presentation skills.
• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
• Enterprise technology-roadmap development.
• High-volume manufacturing and production-test experience.
• Product-development and testing standards experience.
• Strong statistical, quantitative and predictive-analysis capability.
• Business-intelligence and performance-metrics experience.
• Coaching and mentoring of other senior technical professionals.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.
Principal Epoxy Chemist | Adhesives & Advanced Materials | Rocky Hill, CT
Location: Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Work Arrangement: Onsite, laboratory-based
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Industry: Specialty Chemicals, Adhesives and Advanced Materials
Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000
Travel: Up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: Possible for an exceptional candidate
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Management Responsibility: Not required
Position Overview
A global specialty-chemicals and advanced-materials organization is seeking an accomplished Principal Epoxy Chemist to lead the development and commercialization of innovative 1K and 2K epoxy adhesive systems.
The role focuses particularly on UV/light-stable epoxy formulations for outdoor applications requiring long-term durability, weatherability and resistance to sunlight and environmental degradation. Experience limited to UV-curable adhesives or coatings will not satisfy this requirement.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, formulate and optimize advanced 1K and 2K epoxy adhesive systems.
• Lead development of UV/light-stable formulations for outdoor applications.
• Improve resistance to sunlight, heat, moisture and environmental exposure.
• Select and evaluate epoxy resins, hardeners, curing agents, catalysts, accelerators, fillers, tougheners and stabilizers.
• Apply structure-property relationships to optimize adhesion, cure, strength, toughness and durability.
• Design experiments, analyze results and establish technically sound conclusions.
• Lead product-development programs from feasibility through testing, scale-up, manufacturing transfer and commercial launch.
• Define performance specifications and validate products against customer and application requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, marketing, regulatory and commercial teams.
• Troubleshoot formulation, scale-up, processing and customer-application issues.
• Generate intellectual property, invention disclosures and technical documentation.
• Mentor junior scientists and provide technical leadership across global project teams.
Required Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related discipline, or equivalent extensive industry experience.
• Deep professional experience developing epoxy adhesive systems.
• Demonstrated formulation expertise with 1K and 2K epoxies.
• Direct experience developing epoxy systems that remain stable under UV/light exposure.
• Strong understanding of polymer chemistry, curing mechanisms, degradation and stabilization.
• Experience taking products from laboratory concept through scale-up and commercialization.
• Strong experimental design, data analysis and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead complex programs without formal management authority.
• Excellent written, verbal and technical-presentation skills.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with structural adhesives used outdoors or in demanding industrial environments.
• Knowledge of rheology, thermal analysis, spectroscopy, mechanical testing and accelerated weathering.
• Patent, publication or intellectual-property experience.
• Experience collaborating with customers and global technical teams.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.
Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer – Verilog & SystemVerilog | Cincinnati, OH
Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer – Electrical Engineering
📍 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
🏢 Work Arrangement: Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
🕒 Schedule: 4/10 – Four 10-Hour Days Per Week
🛡️ Security Clearance: Not Required
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚚 Relocation Assistance: May Be Considered for an Exceptional Candidate
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
👥 People Management: Not Required
Develop the Next Generation of FPGA-Based Defense Electronics
A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a talented Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer to support the architecture, design, development and verification of next-generation Electronic Safe and Arm Devices for advanced defense systems.
This is a hands-on engineering position focused primarily on Verilog FPGA design, SystemVerilog verification and embedded microcontroller development. The successful candidate will develop highly reliable digital hardware and firmware used within safety-critical fuzing solutions.
FPGA and ASIC designs may include sensor interfaces, sequence-verification logic, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog interfaces, communication protocols, state machines, timer chains and other safety-critical functions.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an engineer who enjoys solving complex hardware and firmware problems, working with laboratory equipment and developing innovative solutions in a dynamic product-development environment.
Key Responsibilities
FPGA Architecture and Design
Analyse system and product requirements and translate them into FPGA and digital-hardware architectures.
Define FPGA functionality, interfaces, state machines and verification requirements.
Develop synthesizable Verilog HDL for antifuse and enhanced-flash FPGA technologies.
Design FPGA logic supporting:
Sensor interfaces
Sequence verification
Analog-to-digital interfaces
Digital-to-analog interfaces
Serial communication protocols
State machines
Timer chains
Safety-critical control functions
Support architecture trade studies and component-selection decisions.
Ensure FPGA designs meet functional, performance, reliability and safety requirements.
Contribute throughout the complete design lifecycle, from early concept through product testing.
FPGA Verification
Develop and execute verification strategies for complex FPGA designs.
Create simulation environments, testbenches and verification plans.
Perform functional simulation and timing-related analysis.
Support SystemVerilog-based verification using methodologies such as:
Universal Verification Methodology
Open Verification Methodology
Verification Methodology Manual
Advanced Verification Methodology
Use simulation tools to identify functional defects before hardware integration.
Document test results, coverage, anomalies and corrective actions.
Participate in design and code reviews to strengthen FPGA quality.
Embedded Firmware Development
Develop embedded C software for microcontroller-based systems.
Implement algorithms, manipulate data structures and produce highly optimized code.
Develop firmware supporting communication, sequencing, monitoring and hardware-control functions.
Support C# development targeting enhanced-flash microcontrollers when required.
Integrate FPGA logic, microcontrollers and associated hardware.
Diagnose hardware-firmware interaction issues in laboratory and target-system environments.
Support firmware reviews, unit testing and configuration control.
Hardware Development and Integration
Support the design and debugging of FPGA-associated electrical hardware.
Review digital schematics and assess device interfaces.
Participate in hardware bring-up and prototype evaluation.
Verify interfaces between FPGAs, microcontrollers, sensors, converters and other electronic components.
Support the integration of digital hardware and firmware into Electronic Safe and Arm Devices.
Evaluate system performance under representative operating conditions.
Work closely with electrical, systems, test, mechanical and software engineers.
Laboratory Testing and Troubleshooting
Perform hands-on debugging using standard laboratory equipment, including:
Logic analysers
Oscilloscopes
JTAG and in-circuit emulation debuggers
Protocol analysers
Digital multimeters
Development and evaluation boards
Analyse functional failures and performance issues in test environments and target systems.
Isolate defects across FPGA logic, firmware and electrical hardware.
Develop corrective actions and verify the effectiveness of design changes.
Document troubleshooting methods, findings and final resolutions.
Support prototype, design-verification and product-level testing.
Requirements and Technical Documentation
Analyse, clarify and refine hardware and firmware requirements.
Maintain traceability between requirements, design elements and verification evidence.
Produce design descriptions, verification documentation and technical reports.
Document FPGA architectures, interfaces, state-machine behaviour and firmware functionality.
Support internal and customer design reviews.
Ensure engineering records are complete, accurate and configuration controlled.
Quality and Process Improvement
Apply disciplined hardware, firmware and software-development methodologies.
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, unit testing, prototyping and product testing.
Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, product quality and time to market.
Contribute to FPGA coding standards, reusable design practices and verification processes.
Support defect prevention and lessons-learned activities.
Maintain source code and design files within approved version-control systems.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline with at least six years of relevant experience.
Graduate degree in a related technical discipline with at least four years of relevant experience.
At least 10 years of directly relevant professional experience in place of a degree.
Additional required experience includes:
Practical knowledge of Verilog for FPGA or digital logic design.
Experience with digital-design practices, logic architecture and hardware-description languages such as Verilog or VHDL.
Embedded C programming experience, including:
Algorithm development
Data-structure manipulation
Hardware-control programming
Development of highly optimized code
Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as logic analysers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol analysers.
Familiarity with hardware, software and firmware development methodologies.
Experience participating in design verification, code reviews, unit testing, prototyping or product testing.
Experience using source-code and configuration-management tools such as Git, Subversion or Team Foundation Server.
Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
Ability to respond to changing technical priorities and short-notice requests.
Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
FPGA development experience with Microchip/Microsemi or Actel devices.
Experience targeting antifuse or enhanced-flash FPGA technologies.
Experience using QuestaSim or comparable HDL simulation tools.
SystemVerilog verification experience.
Experience applying UVM, OVM, VMM or AVM verification methodologies.
Experience developing reusable verification components and testbenches.
C# development experience targeting enhanced-flash microcontrollers.
Experience developing FPGA interfaces for:
Sensors
ADCs and DACs
Serial communications
State machines
Timing and sequencing functions
Familiarity with ASIC development or verification.
Experience developing safety-critical or high-reliability electronics.
Previous experience with Electronic Safe and Arm Devices, fuzing systems or defense electronics.
Experience integrating FPGA logic with microcontrollers and embedded firmware.
Strong organizational skills and an action-oriented approach.
The Ideal Candidate
The strongest candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Ownership of FPGA designs from requirements through implementation and verification.
Strong Verilog and digital-logic design capabilities.
Hands-on embedded C development experience.
Practical SystemVerilog verification knowledge.
Experience debugging interactions between FPGA logic, firmware and electrical hardware.
Confidence using laboratory tools to isolate complex technical problems.
Familiarity with Microsemi/Actel FPGA technology and QuestaSim.
Experience developing reliable electronics for safety-critical applications.
An ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across engineering disciplines.
Strong documentation, organization and communication skills.
Work Environment and Benefits
The position operates within a highly dynamic aerospace and defense engineering environment where product quality, technical discipline and responsiveness are essential.
Employees work a 4/10 schedule, completing four 10-hour workdays each week. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical and disability insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Relocation assistance may be considered for an exceptional candidate.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Senior Electrical Engineer (Level IV / V) | FPGA, Analog & Digital Design | Maryland
Senior Electrical Engineer (Level IV / V)
📍 Anne Arundel County, Maryland (100% Onsite)
🕒 9/80 Work Schedule
💰 $106,500 - $236,500 Base Salary
🚚 Relocation Assistance Available
🔒 U.S. Citizenship Required
📈 Multiple Openings Available
Engineer Advanced Electronics That Support Critical Maritime & Defense Technologies
An industry-leading engineering and technology organization is seeking experienced Senior Electrical Engineers to join a highly specialized team developing advanced electronics and hardware systems for complex underwater and seabed applications.
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that pushes the boundaries of performance, reliability, and innovation in some of the world's most demanding operating environments. You'll play a key role in the architecture, design, development, integration, and testing of sophisticated electronic systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and key stakeholders throughout the full product lifecycle.
If you're passionate about advanced electronics, FPGA design, analog and digital circuit development, and seeing your designs deployed in real-world mission-critical environments, this role offers exceptional technical challenges, career growth, and long-term stability.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is not a maintenance or sustaining engineering position.
You'll be involved in the full engineering lifecycle, from concept development and architecture through design, integration, qualification, testing, customer deployment, and field support.
The organization is investing heavily in next-generation technologies and is seeking engineers who want to contribute at a high level while working alongside some of the industry's most talented technical professionals.
Highlights include:
Design and develop advanced electronics hardware from the ground up
Work with cutting-edge FPGA, analog, power, and digital technologies
Lead complex engineering efforts and influence technical direction
Gain exposure to customer-facing engineering activities
Participate in real-world testing and deployment efforts
Collaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering teams
Clear pathways for technical and leadership growth
What You'll Be Doing
Advanced Electrical Design & Development
Architect, design, develop, and integrate complex electronic hardware systems and circuit card assemblies
Design analog, digital, power, and FPGA-based electronic solutions
Develop high-performance electronic circuitry for advanced sensing and monitoring applications
Create schematic designs, PCB layouts, and supporting engineering documentation
Analyze electrical requirements and determine design feasibility within cost and schedule constraints
Support system integration activities and subsystem development efforts
FPGA & Embedded Hardware Development
Develop and support FPGA-based designs
Work with modern FPGA development environments and tools
Evaluate component performance and sustainability requirements
Support hardware optimization and performance improvements
Testing, Qualification & Integration
Lead hardware integration, verification, qualification, and validation activities
Develop test procedures and technical documentation
Troubleshoot complex electrical systems and hardware issues
Support customer installations and field deployments
Participate in system qualification and acceptance testing
Technical Leadership & Program Execution
Provide technical leadership across engineering projects
Support proposal development, project planning, and cost estimation activities
Contribute to engineering reviews, design reviews, and technical presentations
Collaborate with program teams to ensure successful execution of technical objectives
For senior-level candidates, opportunities exist to lead engineering efforts and support Earned Value Management (EVMS) activities
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Level IV
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
6+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
OR
Master's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
OR
10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Level V
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
9+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
OR
Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
OR
13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Required Technical Experience
Candidates should possess strong experience in several of the following areas:
Analog circuit design
Digital circuit design
Power electronics design
FPGA development and design
Circuit card assembly (CCA) development
Electronic subsystem integration
Hardware qualification and testing
Schematic capture and PCB design
System troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Experience With Tools Such As:
LTSpice
Cadence / Allegro PCB Designer
Mentor Graphics
Xilinx Vivado
VHDL
Verilog
Preferred Qualifications
Design team leadership experience
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
Control Account Management (CAM) experience
Technical proposal development
Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation
Technical writing and documentation development
Customer-facing engineering experience
Design review leadership
Experience supporting complex defense, maritime, aerospace, or high-reliability systems
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be:
U.S. Citizens
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance
Travel
Up to 30% travel for customer support, testing, installations, and field activities
Compensation & Benefits
Level IV
💰 $106,500 - $197,500
Level V
💰 $127,500 - $236,500
Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and generous PTO
Educational assistance and professional development support
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance programs
Disability and life insurance coverage
Parental leave programs
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Why Join?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an Electrical Engineer who wants to work on technically challenging programs, develop cutting-edge hardware solutions, and contribute to systems that operate in some of the most demanding environments imaginable.
You'll join a team where engineering excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and your technical expertise will directly influence the success of complex, high-visibility programs.
If you're looking for a role that combines advanced engineering, meaningful technical challenges, long-term career growth, and the opportunity to work on truly unique technology, we'd love to hear from you.
CTO Co-Founder – Healthcare Payments AI Startup – New York, NY
CTO Co-Founder – Healthcare Payments AI Startup
📍 Location: New York, NY (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not Available
💰 Compensation: $150,000 Base + 15–20% Equity
Overview
A funded early-stage healthcare AI startup is seeking a hands-on CTO Co-Founder to lead technology strategy, product development, architecture, and engineering execution.
The company is building an AI-powered platform focused on transforming healthcare payments, claims processing, revenue cycle management, and financial workflow automation. This is a true 0-to-1 opportunity for a technical leader who wants to build both the product and the company from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Technology & Product Leadership
Own the technology vision, architecture, and engineering roadmap.
Build and launch the company’s initial MVP and commercial platform.
Evaluate and select the technology stack and infrastructure.
Design secure, scalable systems for healthcare payment and claims workflows.
AI & Workflow Automation
Build AI-driven workflow automation and operational intelligence capabilities.
Develop data ingestion, normalization, and decision-support solutions.
Implement automation for claims, reimbursement, reconciliation, and payment processes.
Engineering Leadership
Recruit, hire, and lead the founding engineering team.
Establish development standards, processes, and engineering culture.
Drive execution from concept through production deployment.
Strategic Collaboration
Work directly with the CEO, investors, advisors, and early customers.
Translate customer needs into scalable technical solutions.
Support fundraising, product strategy, and commercial growth initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Experience
✔ 0-to-1 Product Development Experience
✔ Hands-On Software Engineering & Architecture
✔ AI / ML & Workflow Automation
✔ Engineering Team Leadership
✔ Healthcare Payments, Revenue Cycle, FinTech, or Transaction-Based Systems Experience
✔ 10+ Years of Technical Experience
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Graduate of a top-tier university strongly preferred.
Preferred Backgrounds
Healthcare Technology
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
Claims Processing Platforms
Payments & FinTech
AI Workflow Automation
Enterprise SaaS
Data Infrastructure
Healthcare Interoperability
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a builder-first technical leader who has:
Personally built and launched software products from MVP to production.
Experience operating in startups or high-growth environments.
Strong software architecture and coding skills.
Experience developing AI-powered products or automation platforms.
Knowledge of healthcare payments, claims, revenue cycle, or other regulated transaction-heavy industries.
Experience recruiting and leading engineering teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, executives, and investors.
Healthcare payments experience is highly desirable but candidates from fintech, enterprise workflow automation, or regulated data-intensive industries will also be considered.
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Level
CTO / Co-Founder
Experience
10+ Years
Location
New York, NY (Onsite)
Industry
Healthcare AI / FinTech
Education
Bachelor's Degree Required
Equity
15–20%
Relocation
No
Sponsorship
No
Screening Questions
Have you personally built and launched a software product from MVP to production?
Describe your experience leading 0-to-1 product development initiatives.
What AI, machine learning, or workflow automation products have you built?
Do you have experience in healthcare payments, revenue cycle management, claims processing, or fintech?
Have you recruited and led engineering teams in a startup or high-growth environment?
What programming languages, frameworks, and cloud technologies have you used to build scalable products?
Are you comfortable being a hands-on contributor while also leading the engineering organization?
Are you able to work onsite in New York City?
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Founder mentality and bias toward action.
Strong technical depth with hands-on coding capability.
Experience building products in regulated, transaction-heavy environments.
Ability to move quickly from concept to commercial product.
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Passion for using AI to solve complex operational challenges.
Desire to build and scale a company, not just a technology platform.
Senior Specialist, FPGA Design Engineer – Canada
Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (FPGA Design)
📍 Location: Canada
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏠 Work Arrangement: On-Site / Hybrid (Location Dependent)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: CAD $102,000 – $152,000
Full Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance Available
No Commission or Bonus Structure
Position Overview
An industry-leading engineering team is seeking a Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (FPGA Design) to support the development of advanced FPGA-based solutions for highly complex systems.
This role focuses on the full FPGA design lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, implementation, verification, testing, and hardware integration. The successful candidate will work within a highly collaborative engineering environment that emphasizes robust design processes, quality, innovation, and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
FPGA Design & Development
Design FPGA solutions using VHDL.
Develop and integrate reusable FPGA IP modules.
Create innovative digital design solutions for new product introductions (NPI).
Utilize Xilinx tools for:
Synthesis
Implementation
Debugging
Timing Closure
Verification & Testing
Simulate designs using Questa Sim.
Support verification activities and collaborate with verification engineers.
Perform hardware testing, integration, debugging, and validation.
Participate in design reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
Product Development
Support product sustaining activities and ongoing improvements.
Present project status updates during engineering and NPI reviews.
Generate high-quality technical documentation.
Follow established coding standards and development processes.
Collaboration & Innovation
Work closely with systems, hardware, software, and verification teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Share lessons learned and technical expertise across engineering teams.
Participate in training, technical development, and innovation programs.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience, OR
Master’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR
Equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of relevant experience.
Eligibility
Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Must meet requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
Must be eligible to obtain a Canadian Government Security Clearance.
Required Technical Skills
✔ FPGA Design
✔ VHDL Development
✔ Xilinx Design Tools
✔ Digital Design Engineering
✔ Hardware Integration & Debugging
✔ FPGA Verification & Validation
✔ Timing Closure
✔ Technical Documentation
✔ Design Reviews
✔ Digital Systems Development
Preferred Experience
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Digital or Analog Video Systems
MATLAB for algorithm development
DO-254 or other safety-critical development standards
Aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems experience
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced FPGA Engineer who enjoys working within a disciplined engineering process and values creating high-quality, reliable designs.
They will possess:
Strong VHDL and FPGA design expertise
Experience with simulation, testing, and hardware validation
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional development teams
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Experience
5–7+ Years FPGA Design Experience
Education
Bachelor's Degree Required
Citizenship
Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Industry
Aerospace / Defense / Advanced Electronics
Seniority
Mid-Senior Level
Travel
None
Security Clearance
Eligible for Canadian Government Clearance
Screening Question
Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident?
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Work on advanced, mission-critical FPGA technologies.
Strong engineering culture focused on quality and innovation.
Structured development process with emphasis on design excellence.
Collaborative team environment with excellent work-life balance.
Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge products while continuing to develop advanced FPGA expertise.
Lead Electrical Engineer (Defense Electronics) – Cincinnati, OH
Lead Electrical Engineer (Defense & Aerospace Electronics)
📍 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
🕒 Schedule: 4/10 Work Week (Four 10-Hour Days)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Base Salary: $142,000 – $161,000
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Ideal Candidates
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🔒 Security Clearance: Must be Eligible to Obtain Secret Clearance
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Overview
A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of ruggedized electronic systems for advanced ordnance and mission-critical applications.
This role combines hands-on electrical design with technical leadership responsibilities, including product development, testing, root cause investigations, customer interaction, proposal support, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, testing, and product lifecycle development within highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design & Development
Design analog and digital electronics for ruggedized defense applications.
Perform circuit analysis, simulations, and tolerance studies using SPICE and engineering calculations.
Develop and refine technical requirements and ensure compliance.
Generate schematics, engineering documentation, and change proposals.
Support product development from concept through qualification and production.
Testing & Validation
Develop test plans and test reports for:
Design Verification
Qualification Testing
Product Performance Testing
Firing Properties Testing
Lead testing activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Troubleshoot hardware using oscilloscopes, function generators, meters, and lab equipment.
Technical Leadership
Lead design reviews throughout all development phases.
Serve as primary technical interface for internal and external customers.
Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies:
8D
Fishbone Analysis
Cause & Effect Analysis
Provide technical input for proposals, labor estimates, and project planning.
Mentor and develop junior electrical engineers.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Experience
9+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
5+ years designing analog circuits including:
Operational Amplifiers
Differential Amplifiers
Filters
LDOs
Data Converters
5+ years designing digital circuits including:
Logic Gates
Flip-Flops
Timers
Digital Filters
4+ years working with power conversion systems:
AC/DC
DC/DC
DC/AC
Linear & Switching Power Supplies
5+ years troubleshooting electronic systems using laboratory equipment.
4+ years using schematic capture and PCB design tools such as:
Altium
PADS
4+ years leading technical projects from concept through completion.
4+ years creating engineering documentation and participating in design reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
MEMS Accelerometers
Temperature Sensors
Pressure Sensors
Gyroscopes
Serial communication protocols:
UART
SPI
I2C
Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
EMI, ESD, and protection circuit design.
Power conditioning and power supply design.
Design for extreme environments:
Shock
Vibration
Temperature
Humidity
Experience with Electronic Safety & Arming Devices (ESADs).
Experience working to MIL-STD-1316 and MIL-STD-1901A standards.
Experience presenting designs to military safety review boards.
Energetic materials testing and integration experience.
Key Skills
✔ Analog Circuit Design
✔ Digital Circuit Design
✔ Power Electronics
✔ PCB Design (Altium, PADS)
✔ SPICE Simulation
✔ Root Cause Analysis
✔ Test & Validation Engineering
✔ Technical Leadership
✔ Requirements Development
✔ Defense Electronics
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior electrical engineer with experience designing ruggedized electronics for aerospace, defense, ordnance, or other high-reliability applications. They should possess strong technical leadership skills, experience leading development programs, and the ability to guide projects from concept through qualification and production.
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Experience
9+ Years
Seniority
Mid-Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Industry
Aerospace / Defense
Leadership
Technical Lead
Security Clearance
Eligible for Secret Clearance
Travel
Occasional
Relocation
Available
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Four-day work week (4/10 schedule).
Lead cutting-edge defense and aerospace electronics programs.
High visibility technical leadership role.
Opportunity to mentor engineers and influence product strategy.
Work on mission-critical systems supporting national defense applications.
Technical Associate – Adhesive Technologies | Hartsville, SC | $135K–$152K + Bonus + Relocation
⚙️ Technical Associate – Adhesive Technologies
📍 Location: Hartsville, SC (On-site)
🧳 Travel: Up to 20%
💼 Reports To: Technology Senior Director
🎯 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
💰 Salary Range: $135,600 – $152,550 + Annual Bonus (12.5% target)
🚚 Relocation: Full package available
🌟 The Opportunity
Join a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions as a Technical Associate specializing in adhesive technology. In this hands-on, innovation-driven role, you’ll design, test, and commercialize new water-based adhesive products, supporting multiple industries including paperboard and food-grade packaging.
You’ll work closely with R&D, operations, and commercial teams to turn ideas into market-ready products — driving both performance and sustainability across the company’s global adhesive division.
🧠 What You’ll Be Doing
Product Development & Commercialization
Conceive, formulate, and test new adhesive and coating technologies.
Conduct plant trials to ensure successful scale-up and commercialization at customer sites.
Collaborate with production teams to transition newly developed products into full-scale manufacturing.
Business & Technical Collaboration
Partner with sales and business development to identify customer opportunities and provide technical assessments.
Leverage emerging adhesive technologies to expand into new industries, markets, and customers.
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to leadership, sales, and customer stakeholders.
Process & Quality Optimization
Use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and analytical troubleshooting to enhance performance and reduce costs.
Support supply chain in evaluating and qualifying new raw material and additive vendors.
Lead or assist quality assurance initiatives to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions.
Innovation & Intellectual Property
Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies, assessing feasibility for future applications.
Maintain accurate documentation on intellectual property, supporting patent filings and trade secret protection.
🎓 What You’ll Bring
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, or a related technical discipline.
✅ 5+ years’ experience in formulating water-based adhesives (experience in paperboard or food-grade packaging highly desirable).
✅ Proven problem-solving ability — able to tackle complex challenges and identify optimal solutions.
✅ Strong hands-on capabilities, willing to conduct bench or trial work independently.
✅ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — adaptable to various audiences and stakeholders.
✅ A proactive, “can-do” attitude, coupled with creativity and innovation to achieve technical and business goals.
💡 Why You’ll Love It Here
You’ll join a company where innovation, integrity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything they do. Employees are encouraged to grow, experiment, and make a tangible impact on sustainability and manufacturing excellence.
🎁 Compensation & Benefits
Base salary $135,600 – $152,550 + 12.5% annual bonus (up to 25% potential)
Full relocation assistance provided
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and 11 company holidays
Life and disability insurance
Education and professional development support
🧩 Ideal Candidate Snapshot
Experience Level: Mid-level (5–10 years)
Function: R&D / Adhesive Technology / Product Formulation
Industry: Packaging, Adhesives, Materials Science
Work Environment: On-site in Hartsville, SC
Travel: Up to 20%
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of adhesive innovation within a company that values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing. If you’re passionate about creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable products — this role is for you.
Senior R&D Engineer – Thermoformed Packaging | Franklin Park, IL | $140K–$165K + Full Relocation
Sr. R&D Engineer – Thermoformed Packaging
📍 Location: Franklin Park, IL, USA (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💰 Base Salary: $140,000 – $165,000
🎁 Signing Bonus: Negotiable
🚚 Relocation Package: Full
🌍 Travel: Up to 40% (mostly domestic)
🛑 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Thermoformed Packaging division. Reporting to the R&D Director, you will play a key role in developing, designing, and qualifying new thermoplastic materials and processes for consumer-based packaging applications. This position requires deep expertise in plastics extrusion, thermoforming, and material processing to drive innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert in plastic materials processing for consumer packaging.
Lead R&D projects from concept to commercialization, with a focus on sustainable packaging solutions.
Provide recommendations on manufacturing equipment to support current and future business needs.
Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, OEMs, and suppliers to solve complex technical challenges.
Drive growth initiatives by identifying new technologies and opportunities for improved productivity and capacity.
Originate and champion new ideas aligned with the company’s innovation and technology strategy.
Lead capital projects and technical integrations to enhance product performance.
Promote a positive, safe, and collaborative work environment.
Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications – Must Haves
B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science.
7+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing and processing (extrusion, thermoforming, tooling).
Strong working knowledge of PET, PP, HIPS, and PE resins plus additives.
Experience in coatings and lamination on rigid sheet is a plus.
Proven results leading capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
Experience collaborating with OEMs and suppliers.
Strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and project leadership.
Preferred Traits:
Background in consumer-based food packaging.
Results-driven, self-starter with a positive attitude.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Effective written and verbal communicator.
Inquisitive and innovative, with a passion for new technologies.
Interview Process
30-min recruiter screen with Internal recruiter.
1-hour video interview with hiring manager.
1-hour panel interview with the team, potential onsite visit.
Company Culture & Perks
We design and manufacture sustainable packaging solutions that serve the food, retail, and medical sectors. From snacks and condiments to healthcare items and pet food, our packaging protects products while promoting a healthier planet.
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off
Equity Opportunities
Work From Home Flexibility
Additional Perks (e.g., relocation, growth opportunities)
R&D Product Engineer – Fiber Cable Design | Claremont, NC | $102K–$140K + 15% Bonus
Position: R&D Product Engineer
Location: Claremont, North Carolina (On-site, ZIP: 28610)
Level: Mid-Level
Reports To: Engineering Director
Travel Required: No regular travel (up to 10% domestic)
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation: Partial assistance provided
Salary Range: $102,800 – $140,000 USD
Bonus: Eligible for 15% Annual Incentive Plan
Signing Bonus: Negotiable
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
About the Role
A leading provider of fiber optic solutions is seeking a Product Engineer to join its R&D Fiber Cable Engineering group. The role is based on-site in Claremont, NC, and will focus on the design and development of innovative fiber ribbon and fiber ribbon cable solutions used across a variety of industries including data centers, telecom, broadband, and more.
The position is part of a collaborative engineering team and will work cross-functionally with groups such as Product Management, Operations, Field Applications Engineering, and Quality Assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of fiber ribbons and ribbon fiber cables.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support innovation and product improvements.
Manage multiple projects and balance engineering responsibilities with daily operational tasks.
Interface directly with Manufacturing to coordinate development and support production scalability.
Apply strong safety and quality principles in all product design efforts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar technical field).
5+ years of experience in engineering design.
Direct experience in fiber optic cable manufacturing, including fiber ribbon and ribbon cable design.
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a manufacturing setting.
Screening Questions
Describe your experience with fiber ribbons and ribbon fiber cable design.
Are you able to be on-site at the Claremont, NC facility five days per week?
Interview Process
Initial Video Interview – 20–30 minutes with recruiter
Hiring Manager Video Interview – 45 minutes
On-site Final Interview
Benefits Offered
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) and Retirement Plans
Equity Opportunities
Paid Time Off
Work from Home Flexibility (limited based on project needs)
Company Culture
This organization fosters a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment focused on delivering high-quality engineering solutions.