Synthesis and Computational Design Engineer

Job overview

The Synthesis and Computational Design Engineer role is onsite in Sterling, VA, in Molg’s industrial space. Compensation is not specified. Molg develops robotic systems intended to make electronics manufacturing circular and automate hardware design, manufacturing, disassembly, repair, reuse, and recovery. The engineer develops computational design and spatial intelligence capabilities that translate 3D product representations into executable processes. The work connects geometry and algorithms with robotics and manufacturing systems to support assembly, disassembly, repair, and recovery at scale.

What you'll do

• Design and implement geometric reasoning, spatial analysis, and computational synthesis algorithms
• build process-planning software that converts 3D representations into robot-executable sequences
• develop 3D geometry tools and pipelines
• collaborate with robotics and controls engineers
• contribute to internal data models
• prototype geometric search, constraint-solving, and design-space exploration approaches
• build production-grade software
• participate in design reviews and technical discussions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

computational design

synthesis engineering

computational geometry

spatial intelligence

3d geometry

robotics

python

c++

electronics circularity

sterling va

molg

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Works with a cross-functional robotics, software, mechanical, and electrical engineering team in an in-person industrial facility; the posting seeks 5+ years of relevant experience.

About the employer

Molg is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.