Sr Product Design Eng - CT, Amazon Leo
Research and development engineer job in Redmond, WA
Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Product Design (PD) strives to constantly raise the bar on the customer experience. Product Design Engineers engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to conceive, design and bring to market innovative consumer products for the Amazon Leo program. Key responsibilities include mechanical part and assembly design, testing, evaluating, and down selection. These positions identify key design attributes, and work quickly and efficiently to converge on an electromechanical design for the system. They highlight concerning issues to leadership and provide recommendations on how to revolve them. The output of their work is the physical product. They know intimately the rationale and tradeoffs behind each and every detail of the design from material selection, a reinforcing rib, a molding gate, etc. They work with manufacturing partners early to scale their designs for high volume manufacturing while optimizing for cost, performance and challenging schedules. They have the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with PD team members, cross functional teams, and executives.
Export Control Requirement:
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.
Key job responsibilities
• Lead Architect / PD Technical Lead for an outdoor consumer electronics product.
• Work with cross functional team in assessing project/risk readiness for PD owned deliverables.
• Concise and accurate communication with PD members, cross functional teams, and executives.
• Independently able to change priorities based on high value judgements.
• Customer focused when solving ambiguous problems.
• Negotiate and collaborate with external teams to manage priorities and allocate PD resources effectively.
• Ability to create scalable solutions while solving tactical problems.
• Up to a total of 25% international and domestic travel may be required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in consumer electronics products with the last several years as architect or technical lead designing IP66 outdoor rated electronics/telecommunications products.
- 5+ years of experience with 3D CAD modeling, tooling reviews and drawing release for production tooling.
- 5+ years of experience with designing for high volume manufacturing and assembly processes (should include multiple tools in several of: plastic injection / thermoforming, casting, sheet metal, machining, various finishing processes)
- 5+ years of experience designing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), flexes and electrical interconnects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other closely related engineering field of study.
- 15 + years of experience in consumer electronics products with the last 5 years as architect or technical lead designing IP66 outdoor rated electronics/telecommunications products.
- Subject Matter Expert in several mechanical engineering disciplines.
- 5+ years of experience with Phase Array antennas including products used in the field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills at both the engineering and executive level.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************** This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Equipment Engineer, Amazon Leo
Research and development engineer job in Redmond, WA
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
As the Equipment Engineer for an Equipment Group at Amazon Leo, you will be directly responsible for the technical activities in driving improved equipment uptime, availability, and capability improvement for equipment that supports manufacturing our next generation spacecraft. You'll be responsible for the full equipment lifecycle for key integration and test equipment, from requirements specification, design concept, sourcing, integration, qualification, pilot operation, long term OEE improvement projects, and ultimately end-of-life services associated with the equipment you support. You will leverage your expertise in electro-optical systems development & maintenance to ensure smooth integration & high system availability. You'll use data & analysis to produce preventative maintenance programs, troubleshoot protocols, critical spares plans, etc. You'll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & execution of capital investment for production scaling & automation of additional equipment as required.
Export Control Requirement:
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.
Key job responsibilities
• Develop system requirements, and partner with development groups to drive detail design of new equipment
• Participate in sourcing plans for complex equipment (COTS & custom)
• Lead equipment integration & site acceptance testing
• Develop troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and spares plans for equipment
• Support 2nd line escalation of critical equipment downtime
• Specify & develop facilities interface requirements (power, network, space, LN2/GN2, PCW)
Train & support equipment technicians responsible for routine maintenance, troubleshoot, etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience reading & developing rack elevation diagrams, wiring diagrams, GD&T etc.
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Data Acquisition (DAQ) Systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Experience developing equipment maintenance protocols, including Preventative Maintenance activities, Troubleshooting Runbooks, Spare Equipment Plans, etc.
- Experience with Fiber Optic Assemblies, Optical Test Systems, and Optical Metrology Equipment
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************** This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Mechanical Engineer
Research and development engineer job in Bellevue, WA
KGS Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing practice in Bellevue, Washington or Granite Bay, CA.
About Us
We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We're different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.
As an employee-owned company, we're invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you'll be part of some of the most interesting projects up and down the west coast. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you'll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.
Many of our core clients operate in the hydropower and water management fields. We are growing our U.S. team to continue to provide our industry-leading services to these clients. As we expand our presence on the west coast, we are looking for strong candidates at all levels to join our team!
The Role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering inputs integral to both small and large-scale hydro and dam projects. You will lead technical teams and mentor junior staff, support production, and coordinate delivery of engineering work products with multi-disciplinary project team members and external stakeholders. You will not only support and help grow the broader engineering team capabilities, but your particular focus will be on continuing the development of our hydropower capabilities and working with key staff in growing the business.
You'll also be involved in supporting project management duties, coordinating with internal and external clients as well as assisting with guiding and mentoring other engineers within the team. In this role you will lead teams conducting technical work involving turbines, generators, and their associated ancillary systems, as well as other balance of plant systems such as gates, hoists, cranes, pumping systems, lubrication systems, and other critical equipment at hydroelectric powerplants. You will lead teams conducting technical work for feasibility studies, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out site visits and inspections. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a great team of engineers, technicians, scientists, and other industry-leading peers, and you will also interface directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Design modifications to, or entirely new, mechanical systems related to dams, control structures, water retaining structures, and hydroelectric generating stations.
Execute multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving water resources, flood control, and hydroelectric sectors.
Conduct site investigations, condition assessments, and provide design and construction support.
Mechanical engineering design and refurbishment of cranes, hoists, hydroelectric turbines, generators, and other balance of plant systems.
Conduct feasibility studies for proposed designs and assess costs and benefits for alternatives in a systematic and thorough manner.
Preparation and review of reports.
Work collaboratively with other disciplines to execute project deliverables, as well as ensure that quality objectives, schedules, and budgets are met.
Edit and prepare design specifications.
Contribute to the development of the hydro-mechanical practice at KGS by assisting the US mechanical design lead by documenting technical knowledge, improving internal production processes, coordinating and developing internal training content, and other tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
About You
To fill the role, we're looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights should include:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. A post-graduate degree would be an asset.
Minimum of 7-15 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington, Oregon, or California, as well as eligible for registration as a professional engineer in other states by comity through NCEES; or, if not already registered as a PE, would be able to obtain licensure within 1 year from date of hire.
Previous consulting experience is preferred, but not required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Must be self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage several projects simultaneously.
Travel to project sites is usually limited but will be required at times depending on project/client requirements. The amount of travel time desired by our employees can usually be accommodated.
Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks.
Client interaction: must be able to effectively assume a lead role as project engineer at project meetings and communicate project and technical information.
Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design, and construction support are preferred.
The salary range for this position is $110,000-$160,000
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate's experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.
KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.
*Please help us learn more about you, your professional goals, and why this job is a good fit for you by submitting a cover letter along with your resume. We highly encourage all applicants to provide a cover letter.*
Research Engineer
Research and development engineer job in Redmond, WA
Job Title: Research Engineer
Duration: 12 Months
W2 Contract
We are seeking a Research Engineer for our team that researches new wearable AI devices and interaction models. This role combines development of interactive AI experiences and research of human behavior.
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
1+ year experience developing user interfaces / interactive experiences
2+ year experience developing with C++/C# in a game engine (Unity, Unreal), Unity is preferred.
2-3+ years in Python for data analysis (numpy, scipy)
Nice-to-Have Skills
Familiarity with user research, behavioral experiments
Familiarity with sensing technologies (IMU, EMG, cameras, microphones)
Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in a related field
Experience developing for AR/VR/wearables
Experience using ML libraries and/or LLMs
Experience w/ C++
Responsibilities
Implement user interfaces for internal demos and formal user studies
Work with prototype hardware and constellations of computing devices
Collaborate with researchers to build data processing pipelines
Forensic Engineer - Mechanical
Research and development engineer job in Seattle, WA
Engineering Design & Testing Corporation (“EDT”) is a professional services organization providing forensic engineering, technical consulting, fire investigation, risk mitigation, and associated services across the United States. Founded in 1978, EDT brings more than 45 years of experience providing objective civil / structural, mechanical, and electrical forensic engineering analysis, accident reconstruction services, and expert witness and litigation support to industrial, manufacturing, insurance, and legal professionals requiring comprehensive, unbiased, technically sound opinions and reporting with a wholistic perspective.
As an Employee-Owned company, our team of highly qualified experts are vested in delivering cost-effective, responsive, and reliable professional services and deliverables to our clients.
Position Summary:
Serves as the Engineer-In-Charge (“EIC”) responsible for coordinating with clients, performing site visits, managing resources, writing reports, and setting deadlines to ensure project deliverables are submitted in a professional and timely manner. Conducts investigations involving MEP systems, mechanical devices, and various types of machinery and / or equipment, including but not limited to, HVAC systems, hydraulic / pneumatic devices, pressure vessels, combustion equipment and / or rotating equipment. Performs root cause analyses, hazard and damage assessments, repair vs. replace evaluations and cost estimates, lab and field testing of materials, and design and manufacture defect evaluations. Must be a licensed professional engineer with a thorough understanding of fundamental engineering principles along with a firm comprehension of the function and operation of a wide range of mechanical components and equipment. Provides expert judgement and forms objective, fact based, technically sound opinions and unbiased conclusions on case assignments from insurance adjusters, independent adjusters, attorneys, and other non-legal, non-insurance clients. Must be willing to travel and physically able to climb, stand, walk and kneel for extended periods of time. Is self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as in a group environment with a dedication to ethics, quality, and customer service.
This is a Hybrid/Remote role. The successful candidate must reside in the Pacific Northwest.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Working independently, while ensuring the timely and cost-effective execution of assigned cases;
Serving as the primary point of contact with clients including development and coordination of case budgets, work orders, site visits, cost estimates, and associated deliverables. Maintaining contact with clients on active cases to provide status updates, including case spend and budget status, and addressing questions, needs, or concerns at least every other week, or as otherwise agreed upon;
Assisting with the development and ongoing updates to the scopes of work associated with assigned cases, as necessary;
Making independent decisions for assigned cases, including the selection of applicable analysis and testing methodologies and identification and selection of resources relevant to execution of the established scope of work;
Managing resources for assigned cases, including both in-house and third-party sub-contractors where applicable, to meet established deadlines;
Engaging other disciplines to address areas of assignments outside of your experience or expertise / discipline, where necessary;
Conducting onsite investigations, testing, and gathering applicable field data on residential, commercial and industrial properties to assess damage and gather evidence of damage and / or loss;
Preparation of repair and / or replacement cost estimates, as necessary;
Participating in conference calls and / or in-person meetings with clients regarding investigation status and results;
Preparation of forensic reports clearly detailing the observations made, documentation and data collected from onsite inspections, laboratory examinations, applicable research conducted, testing and performance analysis results, and the associated conclusions;
Providing technical support and testifying as an expert witness in depositions and court proceedings, as necessary;
Collaborating with clients, colleagues, attorneys and other industry professionals, as necessary;
Maintaining weekly updates to case status reports and working with the Regional Engineering Manager and Chief Engineer to address any issues with clients or your assigned cases;
Conducting research and keeping current with industry best practices and emerging technologies;
Developing technical topics for publication, industry presentations, and both internal and external training and continuing education development;
Supporting EDT's marketing and business development resources including occasionally participating in client-relations meetings, attending industry conferences, preparing marketing and technical presentations, assisting with the development of marketing materials, preparing industry blogs and white papers, and engaging with other industry professionals;
Participating in EDT's mentorship program and supporting the training and development of new engineers in conjunction with the Chief Engineer and assigned Training Coordinator;
Secure and maintain professional licensure (at Company's expense) in all states where conducting investigations, including remaining current on any continuing education requirements, as necessary.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports;
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
A high degree of integrity, honesty and moral values adhering to the Professional Engineer Code of Ethics;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment;
A collaborative demeanor with the ability to work through conflict, differing perspectives and opinions, and communicate across differing backgrounds and education levels;
Ability to travel out-of-town, with periodic overnight travel required;
Have strong PC, Tablet and software skills, including:
MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint required;
Adobe Acrobat DC , Bluebeam Revu , or comparable PDF software;
B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering required;
4+ years' experience in forensic engineering preferred, relevant mechanical engineering & design experience considered;
P.E. License with NCEES registration required;
Valid driver's license required;
Engineering Design & Testing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Machine Learning Engineer
Research and development engineer job in Kirkland, WA
At Mercor, we're building the talent engine that helps leading labs and research orgs move AI forward. Our latest initiative focuses on benchmarking and improving model performance and training speed across real ML workloads. If you're an early-career Machine Learning Engineer or an ML PhD who cares about innovation and impact, we'd love to meet you.
## What to Expect As a Machine Learning Engineer, you'll tackle diverse problems that explore ML from unconventional angles. This is a remote, asynchronous, part-time role designed for people who thrive on clear structure and measurable outcomes. - **Schedule:** Remote and asynchronous-set your own hours - **Commitment:** ~20 hours/week - **Duration:** Through December 22nd, with potential extension into 2026 ## What You'll Do - Draft detailed natural-language plans and code implementations for machine learning tasks - Convert novel machine learning problems into agent-executable tasks for reinforcement learning environments - Identify failure modes and apply golden patches to LLM-generated trajectories for machine learning tasks ## What You'll Bring - **Experience:** 0-2 years as a Machine Learning Engineer or a PhD in Computer Science (Machine Learning coursework required) - **Required Skills:** Python, ML libraries (XGBoost, Tensorflow, scikit-learn, etc.), data prep, model training, etc. - **Bonus:** Contributor to ML benchmarks - **Location:** MUST be based in the United States ## Compensation & Terms - **Rate:** $80-$120/hr, depending on region and experience - **Payments:** Weekly via Stripe Connect - **Engagement:** Independent contractor ## How to Apply 1. Submit your resume 2. Complete the System Design Session (< 30 minutes) 3. Fill out the Machine Learning Engineer Screen (research organizations. Our investors include **Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey**. Thousands of professionals across law, creative fields, engineering, and research use Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.
Structural Staff Engineer
Research and development engineer job in Seattle, WA
Who We Are
Coughlin Porter Lundeen is a civil and structural engineering firm. Focused in the Pacific Northwest, we partner with clients across markets to bring unique project visions to life. We were founded with the goal of exceeding the standards and services provided by engineering firms. And today, almost 30 years later, that vision continues to guide all that we do.
Our core values are the heart of who we are and guide how we work each day.
Commitment to Quality, every drawing, every detail.
Creativity, from project solutions to the way we define our roles.
A “Client-First” Mindset, cultivating long-term partnerships.
An Empowered Team, continued learning and development.
Collaboration and Respect, with our clients and within our own professional work environment.
Community, supporting the causes most important to our staff and city.
Description
Coughlin Porter Lundeen is seeking a structural staff engineer; this position involves the design and preparation of construction documents on diverse project types including a variety of building materials. As an integral member of the design process, structural engineers are challenged to develop project management skills, lead in-house design teams, and work firsthand with a diverse range of clients. Engineers are involved with every aspect of the project from design through construction. This position requires sound technical skills, strong communication skills, and a professional attitude.
Required Qualifications
BSCE or MSCE degree (MSCE Preferred)
0-4 years structural design experience
Licensure: Minimum EIT required and in process to get P.E.
Requires effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Must have initiative, be resourceful, and able to work independently.
Must be able to effectively prioritize, manage time and projects, and multi-task in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Works effectively as an individual or as part of a project team.
Requires fluency in English with strong verbal and written skills.
Must be able to effectively collaborate with all levels of management, staff, and clients in diverse environments.
Must be proficient in the MS Office Suite of software.
Adherence to our core values.
Ability to drive locally and travel domestically as needed.
Physical Requirements
Ability to drive as needed to client project locations (primarily in the greater Seattle area).
Able to travel by airplane domestically as needed for client projects (outside the greater Seattle area), campus recruiting, conferences, etc.
Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a computer, keying and reading content.
Will be required to stand, reach, bend, twist, squat, and move about freely in an office environment. May need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Able to use office equipment such as phone, copier, printer, etc.
Benefits and Compensation
$80,000-90,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)
Additional compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 hours weekly (paid quarterly)
Medical (HSA with employer contributions), dental and vision
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Company funded ORCA card
PTO (15 days starting)
8 paid national holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
401(k) matching
Annual bonuses and profit sharing (at company discretion)
Monthly health and wellness stipend
Employee assistance program
Additional information regarding our workplace and benefits can be found here.
Senior Databricks AI/ML Engineer
Research and development engineer job in Seattle, WA
LHH is seeking a Senior Databricks AI/ML Engineer to join our client's team in a fully remote role based in Seattle, WA.
LHH has a dynamic and challenging opportunity for a Senior Databricks AI/ML Engineer to join our client's engineering team. This role focuses on building and deploying scalable AI/ML solutions across key areas of the insurance functions, including underwriting, claims, pricing, customer engagement, and fraud detection, with a strong emphasis on Databricks architecture and ecosystem integration. The engineer will collaborate closely with data scientists, actuaries, product owners, and engineers to operationalize models, transforming them into robust, production-grade systems seamlessly integrated into business workflows and enterprise platforms.
Salary & Benefits:
$135k to $180k annually (depending on location & experience)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Vacation time accrues at a rate of 10 days annually, with increases based on a tenure schedule, up to a maximum of 25 days per year.
PTO included Four (4) personal days are granted immediately upon hire.
Paid holidays are provided for the eight (8) holidays observed in this role throughout the calendar year.
Up to ten (10) days of sick leave are granted immediately upon hire (pro-rated based on hire date and full-time/part-time status).
Additional paid time off is available for bereavement, jury duty, and employee volunteer activities in the community.
Life and disability insurance
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science/Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
6+ years experience in ETL pipelines, SQL Server, and production data workflows.
3+ years enterprise experience with Azure & Databricks AI/ML, including data analysis and visual analytics.
3+ years applying ML algorithms and transforming data science prototypes into production.
5+ years experience with CI/CD workflows for ML models and related code.
Strong SQL, real-time and batch data pipeline development, and unsupervised learning techniques.
Familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum).
Responsibilities:
Conduct customer workshops to gather requirements and design analytics architectures using Azure and Databricks AI/ML.
Serve as Databricks Architect, managing workspace design, deployment, and governance across environments.
Define and implement Databricks Lakehouse architecture and governance best practices.
Integrate Databricks with Azure services and lead implementation of Databricks SQL, Delta Live Tables, and MLflow.
Develop and maintain automated MLOps workflows for model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Set up and configure Azure and Databricks infrastructure for AI/ML workloads.
Review ML model code and analytics scripts for quality and performance.
Design and build data pipelines and cloud services for monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
Develop robust ETL workflows using Databricks, Spark, and SQL Server for structured and unstructured data.
Provide production support and performance tuning for data engineering workflows.
Optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures for data processing and business logic.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and support business decision-making.
Scale and deploy machine learning models to handle large-scale data.
Feed raw data into models and build deployment pipelines for new models.
Implement logging, observability, and performance monitoring for AI/ML systems.
Conduct architecture reviews and performance testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field.
Experience in the insurance industry (Auto, Home, Umbrella) and related AI/ML applications.
Proficiency with tools/platforms: Azure ML, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Power BI, Snowflake, and APIs like Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Services.
Knowledge of streaming frameworks: Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, Delta Live Tables.
Strong math, problem-solving, and rapid learning skills.
Excellent communication, organization, and independent work capabilities.
Service-oriented mindset with ability to handle ambiguity and build strong relationships.
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Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
Research and development engineer job in Kent, WA
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
7 or more years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.
Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including solid understanding of GD&T.
Proficiency in business and engineering software (CAD, PLM, Scheduling, MSOffice, Windchill, etc).
Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100.
Attentive and responsive with strong verbal and written communication skills.
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Must be physically able to: support production floor activities; climb stairs and work in small areas
Desired:
Aerospace/Launch vehicle experience.
Broad experience in hardware manufacturing: welding, assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, packaging, fabrication, machining, etc.
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software and processes
Knowledge of fabrication processes, integration processes, and configuration management systems
Understanding and applied experiences in Lean Manufacturing
Familiar with applicable industry standards
Plumbing/HVAC Design Engineer - EIT or PE License Required
Research and development engineer job in Mountlake Terrace, WA
About HV Engineering
HV Engineering (HVE) is a mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) consulting engineering firm located in Washington State, with offices in Mountlake Terrace and Spokane Valley. HVE specializes in designs for multifamily, commercial, educational, and healthcare projects. Founded in 1996, we're known for practical solutions to client challenges and hands-on involvement from experienced principals on every project.
Your Role
We're seeking a candidate who is a licensed PE or EIT with significant HVAC and plumbing design experience who can provide solutions to nuanced challenges, enjoys mentoring junior engineers, and who demands quality while they oversee design efforts from concept through construction.
What You'll Do
Coordinate with architects, contractors and other disciplines, along with internal team members to ensure fully integrated designs
Perform HVAC and Plumbing load calculations, equipment selection, and code compliance reviews
Conduct QA/QC on plans, specs, and reports
What You Bring
Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer In Training (EIT) certification
5+ years of experience in plumbing/HVAC design
Working knowledge of IMC, UPC, Energy Code and ASHRAE Standards
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
Strong communication, organization, and mentoring skills
What We Offer
We are targeting a base salary of $100,000 to $150,000, yet it is determined by several factors including education, experience, licensing, and a history of working in the Seattle area.
Medical insurance, premiums covered in full for full-time employees
Dental insurance, premiums covered 75% by the company
SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
Minimum of fifteen (15) days PTO, and higher for more experienced employees
Eight (8) paid holidays
Hybrid work (typically, one day in office per week)
Please apply by submitting your resume through LinkedIn and one of our team members will be in touch.
We are not engaging with third-party recruiters or agencies. Please only apply if you are submitting your own candidacy.
Principal Platform Engineer - Cloud Engineering Team (GCP)
Research and development engineer job in Issaquah, WA
Redtech is helping our client with a Direct Hire search for a Principal Platform Engineer on the Cloud Engineering Team (GCP).
elected candidate must live within 50 miles of their selected work location. (Relocation assistance available for eligible new hires located over 50 miles from the Hub location of hire and they move to within 50 miles of the hub location)
Schedule -
100% on site 5 days/week
Requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of the team
Ability to support off-hours work as required, including weekends, holidays, and 24/7 on call responsibilities on a rotational basis.
Background check & Drug Test - requires successful completion.
Eligibility requirements - visa sponsorship is not available
Compensation -
Pay Range: $160,000 - $230,000K DOE
This role is eligible for RSU and bonus
Benefits offering - based on eligibility:
CLEINT offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, commuter benefits, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan, financial wellness program, to eligible employees.
Most important skills -
We're looking for Platform Engineers - not Application Engineers
Experience with Multi-Cloud environments - GCP at minimum, some Azure is ok too.
Someone who has built and customized platforms at scale and “right size” for the environment
Experience with mid to large size GLOBAL delivery
Tech stack - C#, Java, GCP, Azure, networks connecting to cloud (strong security)
Position Summary
The Cloud team is responsible for providing multi cloud infrastructure and the associated platforms, tools and services required to onboard applications into the cloud globally. The Foundational Engineering team architects, designs, and manages the implementation and configuration of CLIENT's cloud platforms. The Cloud Express team is responsible for development of a zero-touch automated platform that deploys cloud infrastructure for value streams. The Cloud Onboarding team reviews value streams proposals and assigns priority to onboard applications to the cloud and provides feedback and recommendations for architecture, platforms and resources. The Cloud Automation Tools team is responsible for the tools leveraged to store and deploy infrastructure as code to build resources within CLIENT's hybrid, multi-cloud platforms. It is essential that the solutions factor in a multi cloud environment and that requirements are gathered to clearly understand fit for purpose when designing or assisting with the solution. All of these functions leverage IaC best practices for implementation and configuration to maintain strong security posture, provide traceability and ensure consistency.
The Principal Engineer in Cloud holds a pivotal leadership role, steering the strategic vision, design, and architecture of the organization's multi cloud landscape across initiatives on Cloud. In this capacity, this role will be instrumental in shaping the long-term technical strategy, embracing innovation, and providing hands-on experience as a technical leader for the team; conducting research for emerging industry trends and providing ongoing guidance to bring that to fruition.
This role demands a dynamic approach, blending direct technical guidance, mentorship, and active participation in risk and growth management. Collaboration with the cloud leadership team is integral, fostering a hands-on and collective effort towards achieving organizational goals.
Job Duties/Essential Functions
Leadership & Strategy
● Sets the strategic vision for multi cloud platform, aligning with organization goals. Provides leadership in guiding the overall direction of cloud technical initiatives.
● Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies and assess their applicability to the organization.
● Provides strategic insights and recommendations based on data to support decision-making at the organizational level.
● Leads and mentors a team of engineers, provides technical guidance, sharing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
● Coaches and trains engineers on the team on what is possible through short term PoCs
● Fosters a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and skill development. Leads technical leadership forums, lunch and learn sessions for the rest of the engineering community in the organization.
● Focuses on business needs through a data driven approach.
Architecture & Design
● Supports CLIENT's architecture ecosystem by working with Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architects, System Architects, and Platform Architects to ensure security by design.
● Contributes to the design and architecture of CLIENT's multi cloud network, ensuring it is highly available and scalable.
● Designs, develops, and optimizes cloud infrastructure for complex application architecture.
● Works on system design through well-defined interfaces across multiple components, code reviews
● Monitors the performance of cloud platforms and automation tools, provides technical leadership to drive stability and scalability of data products and reporting solutions and data/telemetry to make decisions.
● Establishes and enforces data quality standards and best practices. Implements processes for data validation, cleansing, and accuracy.
Engineering & Automation
● Adheres to and drives modern software engineering practices through design reviews.
● Develops “best-in-class” engineering for our services by ensuring that the services and the components are well-defined and modularized, secure, reliable, diagnosable, actively monitored, and reusable.
● Troubleshoots and optimizes automation, reliability, and monitoring for delivered products.
● Ensures testability, portability/monitoring, reliability, and maintainability; and understands when code is ready to be shared and delivered.
● Partners with engineering and development teams to create and maintain documentation for cloud platforms, CI/CD processes and onboarding application infrastructure into the Cloud.
● Implements measures to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues.
● Collaboration & Communication
● Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including enterprise architecture, security and compliance, engineers, platforms engineers, and IT professionals, to develop comprehensive cloud solutions.
● Enforces network security policies and procedures to safeguard against cybersecurity threats and ensure compliance with regulations.
● Works closely with the Information Security team to ensure security policies and best practices are enforced in an effective and scalable manner.
● Ensures the integrity, security, and performance of cloud products and solutions by partnering with platforms, security, networking and governance teams.
● Recommends infrastructure upgrades to support business growth and evolving technology requirements.
● Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location.
Experience, Skills, Education & Licenses/Certifications
Required:
minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
● Proven track record with at least 15+ years of hands-on experience in multi cloud environments.
● 5+ years' experience in senior roles; demonstrating the ability to guide and lead a team effectively.
● 5+ years' experience working with Cloud and automation technologies, such as Azure, GCP, Git, ADO, Terraform and other technologies that facilitate technical implementation of DevOps.
● 5+ years' experience developing solutions on the cloud using any of the modern languages (Java, C#, Go)
● 5+ years' experience in security and compliance as it relates to cloud platforms, tools and services
● Demonstrated advanced proficiency in cloud platforms, automation tools, IaC languages and cloud architecture framework.
● Demonstrated proficiency in advanced networking technologies and concepts as it relates to multi cloud infrastructure
● Proficiency in data visualization tools, such as Tableau, Power BI or similar tools to communicate insights effectively.
● Proven expertise in working with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, to architect and implement scalable and efficient cloud solutions.
● In-depth understanding and practical application of cloud architecture principles, combining the best of hybrid and multi cloud environments, ensuring scalability, redundancy and high availability.
● Experience dealing with high-volume and high-velocity data streams, and designing systems that can handle the demands of real-time or near-real-time analytics.
● Experience in shaping the strategic vision for cloud and automation tools initiatives within an organization.
● Successful management of cloud projects, including planning, execution, and delivery.
● Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, adapt to emerging technologies, and implement industry best practices.
● Demonstrated ability to take ownership and responsibility of critical issues and conclude them to resolution.
● Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Recommended:
● Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
● Relevant industry certifications are a plus.
● Experience in retail, manufacturing, ecommerce, supply chain.
Project Engineer
Research and development engineer job in Seattle, WA
Pacific Pile & Marine (PPM) is a heavy civil and marine general contractor providing top-tier services along the West Coast of the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, PPM specializes in diverse marine and transportation infrastructure projects, including bridges, ports, marine structures, dredging, and environmental construction. The company serves regions across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, California, Hawaii, and British Columbia. Known for its cutting-edge industry leadership, PPM seeks motivated, team-oriented professionals to support its innovative and impactful projects.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Project Engineer role located in Seattle, WA or Anchorage, AK. Project Engineers are responsible for performing duties in the field and directly gathering, calculating, and compiling data for the engineering and business functions of a project. It is expected the Project Engineer will provide technical engineering information to company supervision and field crews to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instruction applicable to one or more disciplines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the measurement, review, approval, documentation, and input of project quantities.
Construct the project budget from the conformed estimate, working with the superintendent and project manager to select the appropriate work activities and cost codes.
Establish and maintain the project contract administration plan.
Assist project manager with reviewing and preparing month‐end cost reports including the monthly Progress Statement and Job Operations Report (JOR). Assist with cost forecasting and revenue projections.
Manage the project recordkeeping and correspondence functions. Maintain tracking logs for change orders, RFI's, submittals, and letters.
Maintain the project daily report.
Manage the preparation, review, approval, and forwarding of the project submittals.
Prepare and submit progress invoices to the owner with Project Engineer / Project Manager review. Work with superintendents, project engineers, and project managers to develop a project plan to create a project CPM Schedule. Manage and maintain the project schedule.
Manage the subcontract and procurement process including directing or performing the solicitation, review, and document preparation elements.
Participate in the project safety process, conduct safety inspections, and contribute to weekly toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
Coordinate and assist in the documentation, preparation, and resolution of change orders and extra work efforts.
Generate engineering feasibility studies to support planning and scheduling efforts.
Assist with managing the collection, review, approval, and processing of the daily labor timesheets.
Setup, control, and manage all engineering and project records/files. Provide engineering support to field and office operations.
Take the lead in working with designers and/or engineers to do value engineering, material substitutions, and engineering-related constructability issues. Manage the project turnover process as it relates to punch list, quality control, commissioning, final documentation submission, and check‐out of installed systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
Demonstrated ability to implement, utilize, and manage the cost management process including quantities, cost reports, forecasting, labor reports, and documentation & recordkeeping.
Ability to efficiently perform the contract administration functions including correspondence, document control, daily reports, and change orders/claims preparation.
Ability to efficiently perform the project administration processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and subcontractor/supplier correspondence & tracking.
Demonstrated proficiency to develop, analyze, and maintain complex project schedules.
Demonstrated understanding of company safety philosophy and a working knowledge of the Safety and Crisis manuals.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to compose and edit professional letters to external organizations including customer, vendor, government agencies, and subcontractors.
Ability to organize and supervise individual engineering functions.
A rudimentary knowledge of survey.
Strong computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook. Ability to give oral presentations using PowerPoint.
Compensation and Benefits
Washington Salary Range of $79,800 to $105,000 depending on experience.
Retirement Plan including up to a 4% employer match.
Three weeks paid vacation per year.
14 Paid Holidays per year.
Sick leave provided per WA Paid Sick Leave Law.
Employees (and their families) are covered by Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
Annual Bonus program
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required to operate company vehicles. A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be conducted.
To apply, please email your resume and salary requirements to ***********************.
Pacific Pile & Marine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered, regardless of race, gender, or status as an individual with a disability or veteran.
JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER-SW
Research and development engineer job in Keyport, WA
Job Title JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER-SW Job Type / Status Full-Time Education Bachelor's Degree Clearance Level Required Secret Job Description In-Service Engineering Department (Code 40): The In-Service Engineering Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division, Keyport's efforts to ensure Fleet operational readiness through life-cycle support of combat and weapon systems. Code 40 provides In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) and other technical authority functions as assigned, including design, production, test, fielding, sustainment, and improvement modifications. Capabilities include systems engineering, Fleet technical support, lifecycle logistics, obsolescence management, and acquisition engineering support. Program responsibilities include submarine systems, Naval training systems, undersea warfare weapons and vehicles, and surface warfare systems. Products and services include commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) integration and supportability, software development, technology refreshment, obsolescence management, advanced training systems, distance support, logistics support, direct waterfront support, information assurance (IA)/cyber security, and information systems. Code 40 also provides systems and project engineering leadership for assigned integrated warfare systems technical programs and project team leadership on traditional and non-traditional work assignments, including technology insertion of aircraft carrier and surface combat systems and air and surface ship acoustic sensors, standard equipment, COTS hardware and software, and supply agent projects.
Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, or higher, is desired.
Experience in mechanical engineering for complex systems, including design, development, integration, and test is desired.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance required; current clearance a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in mechanical engineering development standards and techniques including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) are desired.
Experience with electro-mechanical components / systems, configuration management, and CAD systems is desired. For example, experience with Solid Edge/Solid Works, or equivalent, risk identification and mitigation, MATLAB, LabVIEW, T&E analysis, electronics packaging design, and tooling and fixturing design.
U.S. Navy submarine/underwater warfare system experience a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
McLaughlin Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, and train for all positions without regard to age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, pregnancy, minorities, genetic information, status as a person with a disability, amnesty or status as a protected veteran, and to base all such decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned, consistent with contractual requirements and all federal, state and, local laws.
EEO is the Law:
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
MRC offers a competitive benefit plan to employees and their eligible family members that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, paid holidays, accrued leave, accrued vacation, 401K, profit sharing, as well as, any other state or federally required benefits.
The hiring wage range is $ 25.00 to $32.00 per hour.
LLM Research Engineer: Model Optimization and Algorithms Development
Research and development engineer job in Seattle, WA
The Science Model Optimization and Algorithms Development team brings innovative AI research into Apple products. We are looking for strong ML applied scientists and engineers to build server-based and on-device large machine learning capabilities tailored for Apple Silicon. We are part of a collaborative group of software developers and deep learning experts working in the area of neural network optimization and related algorithms. Successful candidates will have a strong software engineering background, zero-to-one machine learning development experience, and broad expertise in machine learning model optimization (quality optimization, performance optimization, etc).
Publication record at top AI/ML venues Experience with network optimization algorithms, e.g. quantization and compression, sparsification, knowledge distillation, or NAS Experience with languages such as C/C++, Java, Go, Swift, Rust, or Obj-C Infrastructure management and debugging experience Experimental rigor when training/evaluating DNNs for the purpose of benchmarking neural network optimization algorithms Strong communication and accountability skills; hard-working, strong work ethic, and collaboration abilities PHD in related field
Experience on developing/optimizing/training large language models (LLMs), or large computer vision models, or generative AI models Software engineering skills in Python and general purpose system admin and infrastructure management abilities History of applied research in neural network model optimization or training or a related area application Proven track record to drive scientific investigations and experiments and overcome obstacles and uncertainty in a research environment MS degree and 3+ years of proven experience
Research Engineer / Scientist - Storage for LLM
Research and development engineer job in Seattle, WA
About the Team The Infrastructure System Lab is a hybrid research and engineering group focused on building next-generation AI-native data infrastructure. Positioned at the intersection of databases, large-scale systems, and AI, the team leads innovation in areas such as vector and multi-modal databases, infrastructure optimization through machine learning, and LLM-based tooling like NL2SQL and NL2Chart. They also develop high-performance cache systems, including multi-engine key-value stores and LLM inference KV caches. The team thrives on collaboration, with researchers and engineers working closely to take ideas from paper to prototype to production. Their work supports key products used by millions and is regularly published and deployed at scale.
About the Role
We are seeking a systems researcher or engineer with deep expertise in large-scale distributed storage and caching infrastructure to design and maintain a high-performance KV cache layer for large language model (LLM) inference. This role focuses on improving latency, throughput, and cost-efficiency in transformer-based model serving by optimizing the reuse of attention key-value states and prompt embeddings. You'll work on cutting-edge AI systems problems with real-world impact, alongside a world-class team. The role offers opportunities to publish, contribute to open-source, attend top conferences, and enjoy competitive compensation, generous research resources, and an innovation-driven culture.
Responsibilities
* Design and implement a distributed KV cache system to store and retrieve intermediate states (e.g., attention keys/values) for transformer-based LLMs across GPUs or nodes.
* Optimize low-latency access and eviction policies for caching long-context LLM inputs, token streams, and reused embeddings.
* Collaborate with inference and serving teams to integrate the cache with token streaming pipelines, batched decoding, and model parallelism.
* Develop cache consistency and synchronization protocols for multi-tenant, multi-request environments.
* Implement memory-aware sharding, eviction (e.g., windowed LRU, TTL), and replication strategies across GPUs or distributed memory backends.
* Monitor system performance and iterate on caching algorithms to reduce compute costs and response time for inference workloads.
* Evaluate and, where needed, extend open-source KV stores or build custom GPU-aware caching layers (e.g., CUDA, Triton, shared memory, RDMA).Minimum Qualifications
* PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
* Strong understanding of transformer-based model internals and how KV caching affects autoregressive decoding.
* Experience with distributed systems, memory management, and low-latency serving (RPC, gRPC, CUDA-aware networking).
* Familiarity with high-performance compute environments (NVIDIA GPUs, TensorRT, Triton Inference Server).
* Proficiency in languages like C++, Rust, Go, or CUDA for systems-level development.
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior experience building inference-serving systems for LLMs (e.g., vLLM, SGLang, FasterTransformer, DeepSpeed, Hugging Face Text Generation Inference).
* Experience with memory hierarchy optimization (HBM, NUMA, NVLink) and GPU-to-GPU communication (NCCL, GDR, GDS, InfiniBand).
* Exposure to cache-aware scheduling, batching, and prefetching strategies in model serving.
Optical Device Modeling Engineer
Research and development engineer job in Redmond, WA
At Meta Reality Labs, we are developing the future of Wearables and Mixed Reality products. This team focuses on developing display and optics technologies for Meta products, creating see-through display systems that seamlessly blend the real and virtual realms. The role involves designing architecture and display sub-systems for wearable glasses, developing and implementing test, characterization, metrology, and data solutions to support transparent display systems.We're seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Reality Labs team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wearables. As a key member of our team, you'll explore innovative architectures and design spaces for our wearable devices, develop and analyze components, and drive detailed analysis. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic environment where you will consistently switch between high-level thinking and meticulous attention to detail to mature our architectures and designs.
**Required Skills:**
Optical Device Modeling Engineer Responsibilities:
1. Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge optical solutions for new optics architectures, utilizing innovative materials and processes
2. Identify, incubate, and productize optical technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the field of Wearable optics
3. Specify key performance metrics, test methods, and test requirements for optical components and systems
4. Develop and maintain technical roadmaps
5. Interface with stakeholders and leadership to influence product roadmaps
6. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity
7. Manage budgets, resources, and collaborations with global vendors
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
8. Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
9. 6+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of full product development cycle of Consumer Electronics
10. Experience and expertise in these areas: optical design software, geometrical optics, wave optics, and polarization optics, optical materials, coatings, manufacturing processes, Imaging optics design and manufacturing, display optics, optical sensing, optical system integration and testing
11. Technical leadership, communication, and project management skills
12. Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. Advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
14. In-depth knowledge of electromagnetic modeling techniques, such as the finite element method (FEM), finite-difference time-domain (FDTD), and rigorous coupled-wave analysis (RCWA)
15. Experience working with optical design software such as Meep, Lumerical, LightTools, Zemax, Code V, FRED, or similar
16. Experience in building predictive optical models, validating designs and models with metrology data, and closing the loop between simulations and measurements
17. Experience using scripting languages and data analysis tools such as Python, JMP, or MATLAB
18. Experience working with external vendors to deliver custom optical components, modules, or systems, involving challenging optical requirements to drive innovative fabrication process development, and new opto-mechanical integration and metrology techniques
19. Process development and failure analysis experience for optical components and modules such as cameras, sensors, or illumination/projector systems
20. Experience in developing optical modules or systems in highly multidisciplinary environments, including setting specifications, determining test methods, and overall module and system integration
**Public Compensation:**
$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Process Development Associate II
Research and development engineer job in Bothell, WA
Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients' lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Process Development Associate II to join our Analytical and Formulation Development (AFD) team. AFD develops robust analytical methods to support drug release testing, upstream and downstream development, and non-GMP studies. The team also provides molecular characterization and scientific expertise for deviation investigations.
In this role, you'll focus on executing analytical methods - primarily HPLC/UHPLC and capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, ic IEF)-to support process development activities. You'll work closely with experienced scientists, contribute to method optimization, and help drive continuous improvement projects within the department. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on lab work, collaborating with teammates, and learning in a supportive environment.
Location: Bothell, WA
Schedule: Monday through Friday, onsite
Compensation Range: $66,960 - $92,070
Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities
Perform analytical testing in support of process development following established protocols.
Assist in the development and optimization of analytical methods.
Support method transfer to Quality Control.
Coordinate and perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
Ensure accurate and complete documentation of results.
Author, review, and edit analytical protocols and reports.
Contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement efforts.
Leadership Skills
Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues and customers.
Solves straightforward problems and explains logic and decisions to others.
Collaborates with teammates to support project and department goals.
Qualifications
BS/BA degree in biochemistry, protein chemistry, or related field, plus 2+ years of experience in an analytical lab.
Required: Experience in chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC), preferably across multiple modes (SEC, IEX, RP, affinity).
Preferred: Experience with capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, ic IEF).
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities or technical challenges.
Strong data management skills and attention to detail in documentation and execution.
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients' most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit
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AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Auto-ApplyPrincipal Nuclear Materials Engineer
Research and development engineer job in Everett, WA
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths - values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.
What You Will Be Doing:
You will play a key role in developing designs and materials suited for high-radiation environments, providing analysis and guidance to engineers on the behavior and performance of a wide range of materials under radiation exposure. In this onsite role, based at our Everett, WA office, you will report to the Director of Materials Science and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to advance Helion's mission.
You Will:
* Advise engineering design decisions based on radiation effects (due to neutrons) on materials used within the radiation shield vault, e.g., metals used in magnet coils, dielectrics used for structure, and ceramics
* Partner with neutronics engineers to predict dpa, analyze, model, and predict macroscopic effects on material properties including thermal conductivity, electrical resistivity, and mechanical strength. Assess system-level radiation risk
* Oversee testing campaigns to quantify impact of radiation on material properties
* Lead strategic projects to expand capabilities
* Perform literature reviews on radiation effects on materials of interest and distill the information into summaries for non-nuclear engineers
* Operate in an environment with obstacles and changing requirements. Balance risks without compromising the delivery
* Partner with other internal Helion teams, external vendors, national laboratories, and universities to gather the required capabilities. Develop your network and represent Helion at technical meetings and conferences
Required Skills:
* A professional understanding of radiation effects on materials, typically demonstrated by a degree in nuclear engineering, materials science, physics, or related discipline and 15+ years of hands-on work
* 15+ years of experience handling radioactive material
* 8+ years of experience working on non-aqueous corrosion and environmentally assisted degradation mechanisms (e.g., stress corrosion cracking, creep, accelerated fatigue)
* 8+ years of experience working on neutron interactions leading to e.g., material transmutation or helium bubble generation
* 8+ years of experience performing data analysis with a common coding language (Python, MATLAB, C++), data presentation, technical communication, and writing
* Data presentation should include rigorous consideration of uncertainty and statistics
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Total Compensation and Benefits
Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.
This is an exempt salaried role.
Annual Base Pay
$200,000-$275,000 USD
Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
* 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
* 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
* Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
* Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
* Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
* Annual wellness stipend
Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
Optical Liaison Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link
Research and development engineer job in Redmond, WA
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. As an Optical System Liaison Engineer on the Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) team, you will support the development and production of high-performance optical systems. This role provides a critical bridge between hardware design, integration, and manufacturing operations-ensuring alignment between engineering intent and real-world implementation.
Key job responsibilities
* Applies knowledge of OISL optical design principles to assess and resolve product/process issues through the product lifecycle.
* Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis, and develops dispositions for optical system non-conformances.
* Applies engineering principles to investigate technical and quality issues that cannot be resolved by operations and develops both interim and permanent solutions.
* Identifies, documents, and analyzes reported problems and deviations that may impact optical performance or alignment; recommends and manages resolution.
* Reviews and dispositions non-conformance events during all operational phases: procurement, storage, handling, manufacturing, assembly, testing, transportation, final integration, and launch.
* Develops standard rework procedures, DFM improvements, and optical alignment aids (fixtures, tooling, methods).
* Collaborates with quality, manufacturing, optical hardware vendors.and optical system experts to drive root cause analyses and maintain system integrity.
Export Control Requirement:
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.
A day in the life
Each day begins by reviewing test data, addressing non-conformances, and aligning with quality, integration, and design teams. You'll investigate root causes-whether optical, electrical, or mechanical-then propose and implement solutions to keep hardware on track. Hands-on work may include troubleshooting hardware, authoring rework instructions, or validating process improvements on the floor. You balance speed and rigor, ensuring fixes are well-documented and maintain design intent. Your efforts directly support the delivery of reliable, space-ready optical inter-satellite link systems.
About the team
The OISL team develops and delivers space-based optical inter-satellite link systems, enabling high-speed laser communication across the Kuiper constellation. The team focuses on precision hardware, alignment, and system reliability to meet the demanding requirements of spaceborne optical networks.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
- Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
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Mechanical Principal
Research and development engineer job in Seattle, WA
Our Client is a multidisciplinary design engineering company that prides itself on customer service. We achieve this through investing in our team and creating a supportive working environment where our team can thrive. Our client's main initiative is building trust within our team is a top priority that is achieved by focusing on the professional development and growth of our team members. We strive to stay current with technologies, adapt within the current industry, and provide a fundamental commitment to mentorship for all employees. Here are a few ways we plan to support you when you are on our team: - A fun and inclusive atmosphere with a people-first philosophy - Flexible and hybrid work schedule options - Team building budgets are allocated to each team, with comped hours for fun and extracurricular activities. - Team building around philanthropic community-based events. - Quarterly check-ins with supervisors to review progress toward personal and professional development goals. - Partnering with you on your path toward certifications and licensing - Networking and ongoing education opportunities through conferences and industry organizations. - Mentorship opportunities internally and through partnering organizations. - One team philosophy between our offices with inter-office project collaboration on regional and national work. - Commitment to company growth to support the personal growth of our team.
Skills
Revit, Mechanical Design, HVAC, Design, Piping, Plumbing
Top Skills Details
Revit,Mechanical Design,HVAC
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $450000.00/yr.
401k, highest paying MEP firms in Seattle, bonus, 4 salary evaluations, shareholder opportunities
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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