# Mechanical Engineer at Nexthop AI

- Company: Nexthop AI
- What the company does: Backed by a16z, Kleiner Perkins and Lightspeed.
- Company website: https://nexthop.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Santa Clara, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2025-05-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://nexthopai.bamboohr.com/careers/34
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/nexthop-ai-mechanical-engineer/

## 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