Lead Hardware Systems Engineer, Lightmatter

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering or hardware development, with a focus on datacenter development
• Proven track record in hardware bring-up, working collaboratively with silicon, package, and systems teams
• Extensive experience in solving highly complex system challenges related to thermal management, high-speed electrical design, and system packaging
• Experience in managing projects and leading cross-functional teams, including working with external vendors

Desirable

• We are seeking a Lead Hardware Systems Engineer with deep expertise in server component design and extensive knowledge of thermo-mechanical and electrical solutions for both air- and liquid-cooled systems
• In this role, you’ll deliver system solutions using Lightmatter’s innovative technology to develop state-of-the-art solutions for data centers and high-performance computing
• Design, test, analyze, integrate, qualify, and document complex hardware systems from start to finish
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and stakeholders to define system design requirements
• Work with the system architects and design engineers to develop optimal solutions for system design requirements
• Develop concept, intermediate, and final designs, incorporating peer reviews and prototype evaluations
• Ensure optimal thermal and structural designs through efficient system packaging
• Lead the selection and integration of components (PCB technology, connectors, cables, regulators, etc.) to ensure optimal electrical design for high-speed interfaces and power-efficient solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support design integration, power-on, and validation of complex products and subsystems
• Perform root cause analysis and lead technical investigations for system design issues
• Contribute to technical roadmaps, establish best practices, and assess product feasibility