Senior New Product Introduction Engineer

Clearsolarco; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Solar Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to transform electrodynamic dust mitigation tech into manufacturable products.

This role crosses mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and test disciplines, leading evaluation, design for manufacturability, assembly, integration, and testing of prototype hardware for commercial solar and space applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in product development, aerospace, robotics, renewable energy, or related industries.
• Experience taking products from concept through prototype development and into early production.
• Hands‑on fabrication and prototyping experience.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and integration.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience selecting commercial off-the-shelf components.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for manufacturability (DFM), DFA, and early production planning for electromechanical systems and test articles.
• Develop mechanical fixtures, prototype hardware, tooling, and laboratory equipment.
• Assemble prototype electronic systems, wiring harnesses, sensors, controllers, and power electronics.
• Support PCB integration, enclosure design, cable routing, connector selection, and system packaging.
• Develop and execute engineering test plans to validate electrical, functional, optical, and environmental performance.
• Support field deployments and customer demonstrations.
• Work with suppliers to procure components, fabrication services, and custom hardware.
• Create engineering documentation including assembly procedures, test procedures, BOMs, drawings, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with internal engineers, research partners, customers, and subcontractors.
• Support proposal development and technical planning for future programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fabrication

Prototyping

Documentation

Project management

Electrical skills

Mechanical assembly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Oscilloscopes

DAQs

Power electronics equipment

Job description

Clear Solar Corporation – Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer

Location: On-site (Pittsburgh, PA) Position Type: Full-time

About Clear Solar

Clear Solar Corporation is commercializing NASA‑licensed electrodynamic dust shield (EDS) technology that removes dust from solar panels without water or mechanical cleaning. Our ClearAdvantage system integrates transparent electrodes with distributed electronic controllers that generate electrostatic traveling waves to remove dust from solar surfaces. Our products support both terrestrial renewable energy systems and next‑generation space exploration missions, including applications for the Moon and Mars. As we expand, we’re looking for engineers who thrive in fast‑paced R&D environments and enjoy turning innovative concepts into functioning hardware. At Clear Solar, you’ll join an early‑stage leadership team building a company from the ground up—with hands‑on influence over technical strategy, product development, and customer success. We’re shaping the future of resilient, clean infrastructure for our planet and our neighboring planetary bodies, and we’re looking for passionate engineers, scientists, builders, and business professionals to join us.

Position Summary

Clear Solar is seeking a Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to help transform cutting‑edge electrodynamic dust mitigation technologies into manufacturable products. This role is ideal for a multidisciplinary engineer who enjoys working across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test disciplines. You will lead the design, fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of prototype hardware supporting commercial solar energy systems and space technology development efforts. The successful candidate will work closely with scientists, engineers, suppliers, and customers to rapidly mature new technologies from early concepts through laboratory validation, field demonstrations, and early production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and early production planning for Clear Solar’s electromechanical systems and engineering test articles for space and terrestrial applications.
• Develop mechanical fixtures, prototype hardware, tooling, and laboratory equipment.
• Assemble prototype electronic systems, wiring harnesses, sensors, controllers, and power electronics.
• Support PCB integration, enclosure design, cable routing, connector selection, and system packaging.
• Develop and execute engineering test plans to validate electrical, functional, optical, and environmental performance
• Support field deployments and customer demonstrations.
• Work with suppliers to procure components, fabrication services, and custom hardware.
• Create engineering documentation including, assembly procedures, test procedures, bill(s) of materials, drawings, work instructions, and integration documentation.
• Collaborate with internal engineers, research partners, customers, and subcontractors.
• Support proposal development and technical planning for future government and commercial programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, or relevant multidisciplinary engineering field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in product development, aerospace, robotics, renewable energy, or related industries.
• Experience taking products from concept through prototype development and into early production.
• Hands‑on fabrication and prototyping experience.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and integration.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience selecting commercial off-the-shelf components.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace hardware
• Robotics
• Autonomous systems
• Solar energy systems
• High-voltage electronics
• Precision manufacturing
• Space qualification / environmental testing
• Optical systems
• Electronics integration
• PCB bring‑up
• Rapid prototyping
• Additive manufacturing
• Lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, etc.)
• CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
• Government-funded R&D programs (NASA, DoD, DOE, NSF)

Applicants should be prepared to submit a writing sample, references, and demonstrate a significant background in robotic system development.

Clear Solar Corporation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

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The Clear Solar Team has over 50 years combined industry experience, five years of direct EDS experience, and has successfully built a $90M+ space robotics portfolio throughout their careers.