What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Product Design Architect position at Magic Leap, Inc.?
A new paradigm of computing
Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings.
Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.
The opportunity
As a Principal Product Architect within Magic Leap's Hardware organization, you will lead the technical architecture of a next-generation augmented reality device and have significant impact in enabling the ecosystem. You will design and implement system architectures meeting ID intent while optimizing DFM, DFA, along new technology integration. You will drive technical strategy, solve complex architectural challenges, and create innovative design patterns that enable breakthrough AR experiences.
What you’ll do
- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design for a device or system
- Push the state-of-the-art in design, materials, and assembly processes in order to reach solutions for a highly constrained design space
- Convert the Industrial Design team's vision to mechanical designs that also meet the product KPIs
- Work across the entire product development lifecycle, although the focus is on the early stage of ideation and solution development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams from NTI to high volume manufacturing
The experience you bring
- Over 15 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering design of various generations of mobile, handheld or wearable consumer electronics products
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Master-level CAD design experience that translates into speed of iterations combined with the ability to compare multiple options and present the trades space and risks
- Expert level in Creo is preferred. Ability to also work in NX is highly preferred
- Understanding of FEA for structural and thermal simulation
- Experience designing for Human Factors and user experience
- Experience with DFM and in designing, prototyping, testing, to shipping high volume products
- Strong influence and collaboration skills
It’s exciting if you also have
- Mentored early career Mechanical Engineers and helped multiply your impact through coaching and directing others
- Expert level NX experience
- Master’s or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.
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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@magicleap.com. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
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