Peak Nano

Peak Nano, founded in 2016, is a leading nanotechnology company specializing in NanoPlex, a nanoscale metamaterial used to create advanced optics, capacitor films, and specialty films. Their products serve defense, energy, aerospace, and communications industries, leveraging AI-based engineering and advanced manufacturing to optimize performance and reduce size and weight. Key products include HawkAI Hybrid Optics, NanoPlex Metamaterials, and NanoPlex capacitor films (HDC and LDF) that enable innovations in night vision, fusion energy, power grid stabilization, electric vehicles, and aerospace atmospheric management. Peak's technology is protected by over 20 global patents and is manufactured in the U.S. with secure supply chains. The company has received multiple awards including the 2023 Gold Edison Award and 2025 Top Capacitor Solutions Provider recognition, positioning it as a significant player in nanotechnology-driven macro innovations.

AI OptimizationCapacitor FilmsDefenseFusion EnergyMetamaterialsNanotechnologyOpticsPower Gridpeaknano.com

Peak Nano

AI OptimizationCapacitor FilmsDefenseFusion EnergyMetamaterialsNanotechnologyOpticsPower Gridpeaknano.com

HQCleveland, US

Team Size96

Open Jobs7

Total Funding$56M

Latest Fundraise4 years ago

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Senior Opto-Mechanical Designer

On-SiteGreater Cleveland, US

On-Site • Greater Cleveland, US

About the Job

We are seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer with deep domain expertise in fire control (rifle scopes and related systems) and night vision products. This role is pivotal in guiding cross-functional teams through design, assembly, and testing of ruggedized optical systems. The ideal candidate brings significant experience in design-for-manufacturing, assembly, and MIL-STD-810G testing, and will help accelerate current programs while identifying opportunities for future growth

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Contract • San Francisco, US

Frontend Developer

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DevOps Engineer

Part-timeBerlin, DE

Part-time • Berlin, DE

Frontend Developer

Part-timeNew York, US

Part-time • New York, US

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Peak Nano

AI OptimizationCapacitor FilmsDefenseFusion EnergyMetamaterialsNanotechnologyOpticsPower Gridpeaknano.com

Peak Nano

AI OptimizationCapacitor FilmsDefenseFusion EnergyMetamaterialsNanotechnologyOpticsPower Gridpeaknano.com

HQCleveland, US

Team Size96

Open Jobs7

Total Funding$56M

Latest Fundraise4 years ago

Join the Team

Senior Opto-Mechanical Designer

On-SiteGreater Cleveland, US

On-Site • Greater Cleveland, US

About the Job

Key Responsibilities

Teeming tracks opportunities at over 24,000 AI startups, then works with you to find (and land) the one you'll love.

Machine Learning Engineer

Full-timeManchester, GB

Full-time • Manchester, GB

Machine Learning Engineer

InternshipJerusalem

Internship • Jerusalem

Mobile Developer

ContractSan Francisco, US

Contract • San Francisco, US

Frontend Developer

InternshipSan Francisco, US

Internship • San Francisco, US

DevOps Engineer

Part-timeBerlin, DE

Part-time • Berlin, DE

Frontend Developer

Part-timeNew York, US

Part-time • New York, US

Provide technical guidance to design and engineering teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) best practices.

Partner with product design, engineering, and metrology to ensure designs align with MIL-STD-810G environmental test requirements (vibration, temperature, shock, etc.).

Contribute to active product development programs by refining designs, evaluating assembly and manufacturing methods, and supporting vendor/partner selection.

Collaborate with commercial and design teams to identify and evaluate new market opportunities , providing mechanical feasibility and risk assessments.

Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior engineers, leading knowledge-sharing sessions on ruggedized optical systems and field-proven mechanical practices.

Drive cross-functional integration to ensure product performance, manufacturability, and reliability are aligned throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of relevant industry experience in optical or opto-mechanical product design, ideally with fire control and/or night vision systems .
Demonstrated expertise in assembly and test methods for ruggedized optical systems, including MIL-STD-810G environmental testing.
Proven success implementing DFM, DFA, and DFT practices in cross-functional product teams.
Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) and experience with tolerance analysis and design documentation.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across product design, engineering, manufacturing, and testing functions.
US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with military or defense-related optical product development..
Direct involvement in product launches, from design through assembly and field testing.
Familiarity with supplier management and outsourcing strategies for manufacturing or assembly.
Track record of mentoring or leading junior engineers in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment.

Peak is a US-based, AI-driven technology company that uses nanotechnology to solve macro-level global challenges. Our engineers and researchers are developing solutions for advanced optics, aerospace, life sciences, and other industrial solutions. We are the leader in applying artificial intelligence to design and optimize reusable polymers to make the world a safer and more sustainable place. We help enable and protect people, national defense, and the planet.