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Mechanical Engineer

Nexthop AI · Santa Clara, California · On-site

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About Nexthop AI

Backed by a16z, Kleiner Perkins and Lightspeed.

About the role

Nexthop Systems Inc. is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and deliver next-generation high-capacity networking systems for emerging AI infrastructures. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to create cutting-edge electro-mechanical designs that meet the demands of advanced data centers and telecom environments.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for telecom or data center product development
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and Creo (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of EIA, ETSI, and OCP rack standards
  • Experience with connectors like OSFP/QSFP-DD/OSFP-XD and orthogonal backplane systems
  • Expertise in tolerancing and tolerance loops for electro-mechanical assemblies
More about this role

Nexthop Systems Inc. is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and deliver next-generation high-capacity networking systems for emerging AI infrastructures. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to create cutting-edge electro-mechanical designs that meet the demands of advanced data centers and telecom environments.

What You’ll Do

  • Chassis & Line Card Design: Create and deliver mechanical designs for chassis and line cards that meet product requirements, ensuring reliability and scalability.
  • Tolerance Analysis: Perform detailed 2D and 3D tolerance analyses for complex electro-mechanical assemblies to ensure precise and functional designs.
  • Innovative Mechanical Solutions: Develop mechanical solutions using sheet metal, injection-molded plastic, die-cast, and extrusion processes, adhering to EMI, safety, and compliance requirements.
  • 3D Modeling & Documentation:

Develop 3D CAD models using Creo (preferred) with Windchill for PDM or SolidWorks. Experience with cabling extensions is a plus.

  • Produce board outline drawings, establish PCB layout constraints (e.g., keep-out areas, trace and via restrictions), and validate designs.

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