Senior Device Design Engineer
$175,000–$230,000 year
Remote · Emeryville, California, United States or Santa Clara, California, United States
Job Summary
Atomic Machines seeks a Senior Device Design Engineer to lead the design of microscale device subsystems. The ideal candidate has advanced skills in multiphysics simulation and prototyping, with a focus on MEMS technologies. A Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field and a minimum of 6 years of industry experience are required. This full-time, onsite position offers a salary range of $175,000—$230,000, and relocation assistance is not provided.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
- Minimum of 6 years of industry experience
- Proven experience designing microscale device components or systems, such as MEMS or MEMS-adjacent technologies, from concept through prototyping
- Strong background in the analysis and design of systems involving coupled physical domains
- Familiarity with analytical modeling methods and experience performing multiphysics simulations using FEM tools such as COMSOL Multiphysics
- Fluency in CAD tools for microscale design
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and executing experiments to validate prototypes
- Experience with characterization techniques and metrology tools such as SEM/EDS, CT scanning, and optical profilometry
- Strong documentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- An understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) principles
- Excellent communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Programming experience in Python for automation, data analysis, or custom tool development
- Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools such as JMP, MATLAB, Pandas, and Matplotlib
- Experience in structured product development methodologies such as Agile, ICSM, or equivalent systems engineering frameworks
- Familiarity with product engineering, including design verification, validation, and root-cause failure analysis
- Experience with reliability engineering, including accelerated life testing, environmental testing, and long-term performance characterization of microscale systems
- Hands-on experience with MEMS production technologies and fabrication process integration.
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