New York, New York, United States; Remote - United States Hybrid USD 200,000 – 330,000 / year

AlphaSense is hiring a Senior/Staff Design Engineer

About the Role

This role involves owning the end-to-end design process for complex electromechanical systems, from concept through production, while mentoring junior engineers and driving design for manufacturability and reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and implementation of mechanical and electrical designs for advanced sensing devices
  • Translate system requirements into detailed component and subsystem specifications
  • Perform tolerance analysis and design for assembly in high-volume manufacturing environments
  • Develop and validate prototypes using rapid iteration and testing methodologies
  • Collaborate with firmware and software teams to integrate control systems
  • Own design documentation including schematics, layouts, and test plans
  • Conduct design reviews and lead failure mode analysis sessions
  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure component quality and supply chain stability
  • Drive continuous improvement in design processes using DFMEA and Six Sigma principles
  • Ensure compliance with industry safety and regulatory standards
  • Mentor junior engineers in best practices for hardware development
  • Support manufacturing ramp with detailed assembly and test instructions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to product performance
  • Utilize CAD tools for 3D modeling and simulation of mechanical systems
  • Optimize designs for cost, weight, and power efficiency
  • Integrate sensors and actuators into compact, ruggedized enclosures
  • Apply thermal and structural analysis to validate design robustness
  • Manage design changes through formal engineering change order processes
  • Collaborate with quality assurance on root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Support product certification and regulatory testing activities
  • Participate in cross-functional product development teams
  • Evaluate new technologies and materials for future product integration
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in sensor design
  • Ensure designs meet environmental and durability requirements
  • Drive innovation through patentable design solutions

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Team

Collaborative engineering team focused on product innovation

Why This Role Matters

  • The work directly impacts the reliability and performance of next-generation sensing platforms used in critical environments.
  • Engineers in this position influence both product functionality and long-term scalability.

Growth and Development

  • Opportunities to lead technical initiatives and present designs to executive stakeholders.
  • Access to training programs and conferences to expand technical expertise.

Available for qualified candidates

About company
AlphaSense
AlphaSense provides AI-driven market intelligence and search to help sophisticated companies make decisions. The platform includes public and private content like equity research, company filings, transcripts, news, and client research. It serves over 6,000 enterprise customers, including a majority of the S&P 500.
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Job Details
Department Design
Category other
Posted a month ago