NPI Product Engineer - AI Compute Hardware

What MatX Is BuildingMatX is building next-generation AI compute infrastructure for large-scale LLM training and inference. We’re looking for an experienced NPI Product Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between engineering and manufacturing. This includes owning product readiness, qualification, and quality as our AI chip, compute tray, and rack-scale platform moves from design into production. You’ll work closely with hardware, mechanical, systems, test, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure complex hardware products are built correctly, qualified on schedule, and ready to scale.What You'll Do HereOwn product NPI from EVT through DVT and PVT, driving product readiness, quality, and schedule at each stage gate, and lead first article inspections, qualification reviews, and manufacturing readiness reviews with JDM/ODM partnersPartner with hardware, mechanical, electrical, systems, and program management to define product requirements, specifications, acceptance criteria, and NPI exit criteria, and resolve product-level DFM/DFT/DFA issuesDevelop and drive product validation and qualification plans (functional, system-level, environmental, and reliability testing), and coordinate component qualification with hardware engineering and supply chainServe as the technical interface between engineering and JDM/ODM partners, ensuring requirements and design intent are correctly translated into manufacturing and test coverageDrive product quality and yield improvement by analyzing defect trends and metrics (defect rate, first-pass yield, reliability), identifying root causes, and coordinating corrective actionsOwn product-level ECO evaluation and implementation, and drive product readiness for transition from NPI to mass production, ensuring functionality, quality, reliability, and manufacturabilityMaintain NPI product documentation (specifications, qualification reports, validation plans, test procedures, quality records) and communicate product risks, technical issues, and readiness to engineering and leadershipWho You Are5+ years of NPI or hardware product engineering experience (PCB, server, AI compute, networking, or electronics hardware), with a proven track record introducing complex products through EVT, DVT, and PVT with JDM/ODM or contract manufacturersStrong understanding of the hardware product development lifecycle from design through validation, qualification, and production ramp including DFM, DFT, and DFA for complex electronic assembliesExperience defining and executing product validation and qualification plans (functional, system-level, environmental, and reliability testing) and tracking quality metrics such as defect rate, first-pass yield, and reliabilityExperience analyzing product defects, yield data, and field/manufacturing failures, driving root cause analysis and corrective actionsExperience working directly with JDM/ODM partners on product reviews, qualification, issue resolution, and production readinessStrong understanding of BOM management, ECO processes, component qualification, and product configuration control, with familiarity with PLM tools such as Arena or AgileStrong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, able to work across hardware, mechanical, supply chain, test, manufacturing, and program management, and present product status, risks, and quality data to leadershipBonus PointsExperience with high-power AI accelerators, GPU servers, or custom ASIC product introductionFamiliarity with liquid cooling system qualification and assemblyExperience with OCP Open Rack platform qualification, including data center rack integration and system-level product qualificationKnowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-6012, IPC-7711/7721)Familiarity with JTAG, ICT, or boundary scan methodologiesExperience with statistical process control and process capability analysisBackground in reliability engineering, including FMEA, accelerated life testing, and reliability qualificationCompensationThe US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job-related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.Early Career - $160,000 - $275,000 + equityMid Career - $175,000 - $400,000 + equitySenior Career - $250,000 - $600,000 + equityWhat We OfferTime off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote workHealth: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively. Financial Wellbeing: Choose from Roth IRA/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute). Also, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty’s or via our reimbursement systemCommute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value mostCell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifiMental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP.Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit.AI Resources: Up to $20K/month plus a dedicated internal AI Tooling Team to support your productivityAs part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.LocationMountain View (HQ)Employment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentHardware