Senior NPI Engineer - Aerospace & Solar Hardware

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 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.