Mechanical Engineer

About Xscape Photonics: Xscape Photonics is helping customers escape the scaling limits of Agentic AI hardware by enabling machines to think faster. Spun out of groundbreaking silicon photonics work at Columbia University, the company has developed a scalable multi-color laser platform to solve the escape bandwidth bottlenecks limiting GPU-to-GPU and GPU-to- memory interfaces. With a leadership team having multiple decades of experience shipping photonics products and backed by investors including Nvidia and Cisco, the company has recently begun sampling its first technology validation kits and is currently engaged with pilot customers for its first product launch. About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems and components, ensuring they meet performance, quality, and safety standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and improvement across a variety of projects. Required Skills & Experience: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) • Experience: 1+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or related fields. • Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred; CATIA or similar also considered). • Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical principles. • Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and other engineering simulation tools. • Familiarity with mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM) principles. • Proficient in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis. • Comfortable with hands-on lab work, including building, testing, and troubleshooting prototypes and mechanical assemblies. • Collaboration with cross-functional teams. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. “Nice to have” Skills & Experience: • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related field) • Experience in product lifecycle management (PLM) software, including familiarity with the engineering change order (ECO) process. • Experience in optomechanical assembly, fiber attachment, and precision alignment, particularly in the context of silicon photonics. • Proficiency in Python/MATLAB or similar scripting/programming languages. • Familiarity with thermal management components and techniques (e.g., heat sinks, thermoelectric coolers, heat pipes, thermal interface materials) for electronic and optomechanical systems.