Senior Staff Scientist - Precision Mechanical / Optomechanical Systems (AI/HPC)

Location: hirify.global, New York, US; onsite at Sullivan Park.

Salary: $100,206–$153,885 per year for full-time employment.

Company

hirify.global develops glass, ceramic, materials science, optical technologies, and hardware innovations for connectivity, automotive, entertainment, and healthcare applications.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of precision optomechanical components and assemblies for optical connectivity applications in AI and high-performance computing.
• Translate complex technical requirements into design, development, and execution decisions.
• Resolve alignment, tolerance, precision fabrication, assembly, and integration challenges.
• Collaborate with research, development, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Apply CAD, modeling, engineering analysis, experimentation, and prototyping to de-risk programs and improve performance.
• Move technologies from concept through prototype, validation, and scalable implementation while providing technical leadership.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; or an M.S. with 5+ years; or a B.S. with 7+ years.
• Industry experience in precision mechanical systems, optomechanics, or similarly demanding hardware environments.
• Experience designing precision components and high-precision assemblies.
• Strong background in tolerance analysis, alignment-sensitive systems, and precision fabrication and assembly.
• Experience with CAD, modeling, and engineering analysis tools.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary technical teams, with strong communication and technical problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Ph.D. with 3+ years, M.S. with 8+ years, or B.S. with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with optomechanical systems for AI/HPC or advanced optical hardware.
• Expertise in precision mechanics for optical or micro-optical systems.
• Experience with optical connectivity hardware, fibers, connectors, or related interfaces.
• Experience with prototyping, lab testing, and development through scalable implementation.
• Technical leadership through project leadership, functional leadership, or high-impact delivery in complex R&D environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Company-paid pension contributions and matching 401(k) contributions totaling 7%–12% depending on age and tenure.
• Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family-building support, fitness benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program for exceptional contributions.
• Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.