Product Development

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

  1. Have you personally built and launched a software product from MVP to production?

  2. Describe your experience leading 0-to-1 product development initiatives.

  3. What AI, machine learning, or workflow automation products have you built?

  4. Do you have experience in healthcare payments, revenue cycle management, claims processing, or fintech?

  5. Have you recruited and led engineering teams in a startup or high-growth environment?

  6. What programming languages, frameworks, and cloud technologies have you used to build scalable products?

  7. Are you comfortable being a hands-on contributor while also leading the engineering organization?

  8. 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.

 

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Technical Associate – Adhesive Technologies | Hartsville, SC | $135K–$152K + Bonus + Relocation

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⚙️ 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

  1. 30-min recruiter screen with Internal recruiter.

  2. 1-hour video interview with hiring manager.

  3. 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

  1. Describe your experience with fiber ribbons and ribbon fiber cable design.

  2. Are you able to be on-site at the Claremont, NC facility five days per week?

Interview Process

  1. Initial Video Interview – 20–30 minutes with recruiter

  2. Hiring Manager Video Interview – 45 minutes

  3. 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.

 

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