Entry Level Hardware Developer 2027 -New York

Modeling system-level thermal and mechanical performance to enhance cooling, manufacturability, and efficiency.

Thermal and mechanical modeling

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Firmware and embedded systems

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Optics, photonics, and high-speed interconnects

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Advanced materials, composites, and process development

Required technical and professional expertise

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B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Materials, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

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Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and/or project management.

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Experience or strong interest in process development, materials development, or equipment IT support.

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Hands-on experience with hardware design, CAD tools (SolidWorks, Allegro, Cadence), or modeling/simulation environments.

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Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, C/C++, Bash).

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Strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and data-driven problem solving. * Willingness to work at either the Hopewell or Poughkeepsie location.

Preferred technical and professional experience

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Lab-based development or validation work skills.

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Advanced technical degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) in relevant disciplines.

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Experience leading project teams or cross-functional technical initiatives.

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Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or finite element modeling (FEM) tools.

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Experience with firmware architecture, testing, and automation.

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Background in thermal modeling (6Sigma, FEM), signal processing, or hardware reliability.

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Familiarity with optical systems, including fiber optics, photonics, and transceiver design.

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