Electromechanical Engineer

QCi is seeking an Electromechanical Engineer to develop and integrate advanced electro-optic (EO), opto-electronic (OE), RF, and photonic (SiPh/PIC) modules. This role focuses on electromechanical integration, ensuring that electrical structures, interconnects, thermal systems, and mechanical packaging are combined into reliable, manufacturable products. The successful candidate will work across the full product lifecycle—from concept development and CAD design through prototyping, characterization, qualification, and manufacturing transfer.

This is a highly hands‑on role for an engineer who enjoys solving multidisciplinary engineering challenges and working closely with product development and manufacturing teams.

• Own the electromechanical integration and packaging of EO, OE, photonic, and RF modules,
• including electrical structures, interconnects, thermal systems, packaging, and enclosure design.
• Design and integrate transmission lines, interposers, PCBs, connectors, flex circuits, wire/ribbon
• bonds, and related interconnect technologies.
• Co-design electrical layouts and mechanical housings to ensure proper fit, alignment, thermal
• performance, manufacturability, reliability, and signal integrity.
• Specify and integrate TECs, thermistors, drivers, and control electronics while supporting power
• budgeting and thermal management.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and support hardware for assembly, testing, and qualification activities.

• Develop and execute electrical test plans, including continuity, functional, and S-parameter
• characterization.
• Develop data acquisition, automation, and analysis tools using Python or similar scripting
• languages.
• Build and qualify test fixtures, jigs, and automated measurement systems.
• Support hardware troubleshooting, root‑cause investigations, and corrective actions.

• Build and maintain component libraries using distributor data from Digi‑Key, Mouser, and other
• approved suppliers.
• Author assembly procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to improve yield, reliability, cost, and
• Support qualification efforts to standards such as MIL‑STD‑883, Telcordia GR‑468, and related
• reliability requirements.
• Drive successful transfer of designs from prototype development into manufacturing, including
• process documentation, design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM), yield improvement, and production
• support.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience in electromechanical product development.
• Experience integrating PCBs, interconnects, packaging, and mechanical structures into manufacturable hardware.
• Experience with PCB design and layout using industry‑standard EDA tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Solid Works or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Proficiency in Python or similar tools for automation, data analysis, and process control.
• Experience creating and maintaining component libraries, including footprints, symbols, sourcing information, and lifecycle management.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience with hardware assembly, troubleshooting, testing, and characterization.
• Demonstrated ability to solve multidisciplinary engineering problems involving electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing constraints.

• Experience with RF and microwave characterization, measurement, and high‑frequency interconnect design.
• Familiarity with controlled‑impedance design, S‑parameters, VNA measurements, and signal‑integrity considerations.
• Familiarity with HFSS, CST, or similar…