Mesodyne

Mesodyne · Supports Organization · name

“Mesodyne”

Mesodyne · Supports Organization · kind

“Mesodyne, founded in 2018”

NATO DIANA · Supports Organization

“Silent, reliable portable power generation from any fuel”

LinkedIn · Supports Organization · ownership

“Type Privately Held”

Mesodyne · Supports System

“The LightCell is a new class of portable power generator that converts any fuel into electricity via light. It was developed by Drs. Veronika Stelmakh and Walker Chan based on their PhD work at MIT’s Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies.”

Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Role · founders

“{"founders": [{"id": "veronika-stelmakh", "type": "person", "value": "Veronika Stelmakh"}, {"id": "walker-chan", "type": "person", "value": "Walker Chan"}]}”

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“{"company_size": "11-50 employees"}”

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“{"company_id": "11164261", "company_name": "Mesodyne", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/mesodyne?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Contract", "job_location": "Toshima, Tokyo, Japan", "job_posted_time": "4 months ago", "job_posting_id": "4419605681", "job_seniority_level": "Director", "job_summary": "The LightCell About Careers News Contact us Contact Home / Careers / Director of Manufacturing // Careers Director of Manufacturing We are seeking a Director of Manufacturing to own the complete manufacturing and supply chain operations of our LightCell product line. You will be responsible for ramping assembly throughput, managing internal production, building and scaling our vendor network, and ensuring delivery of high-quality products on schedule. This is a hands-on leadership role that demands both strategic thinking and operational excellence — you'll spend time in the lab and on the factory floor while also setting the vision for how we manufacture at scale. You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with our CTO, CGO, Chief Engineer, and the broader operations team. This role is critical to our growth and will carry significant equity participation and a clear path to VP of Operations or Chief Operating Officer. THE OPPORTUNITY We're Scaling From Small-scale Assembly To Low Rate Production, With Larger Production To Follow. Our Current Team Assembles Units In-house With a Mix Of Internal Work And Strategic Vendor Partnerships. Over The Next 18 Months, We Need To Scale from tens to hundreds of units per year without sacrificing quality Transition from hand assembly to repeatable, documented, scalable processes Build and manage a network of precision vendors (brazing, metal fabrication, electronics, coatings) Achieve consistent delivery timelines and cost targets as design matures Lay the groundwork for potential manufacturing partnerships or contract manufacturing as we grow beyond 50+ employees Key Responsibilities Assembly Operations & Manufacturing Engineering Oversee all aspects of in-house assembly, quality control, and production scheduling Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the assembly workflow; drive efficiency improvements through process redesign and automation opportunities Develop and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all production activities Manage assembly staffing, training, and quality culture; build a team that takes pride in their work Implement production control systems (visual management, inventory tracking, scheduling) appropriate for our scale Work closely with R&D to ensure designs are manufacturable and can scale efficiently Supply Chain & Vendor Management Source, qualify, and manage relationships with critical vendors (metal fabrication, brazing, coatings, electronics, precision components) Negotiate contracts, manage costs, and ensure on-time delivery from all suppliers Establish quality standards and inspection protocols with vendors; drive continuous improvement Develop contingency plans and diversify the vendor base for critical components to reduce supply chain risk Coordinate vendor performance reviews and escalate issues proactively Build long-term partnerships with vendors who can grow with us Quality & Compliance Establish and enforce quality checkpoints throughout assembly and testing Implement traceability and documentation systems to support customer delivery and warranty management Prepare for and drive certifications (ISO 9001, as appropriate) or customer-specific quality requirements Investigate and resolve quality issues; implement corrective actions Manage product testing and field feedback loops to inform manufacturing improvements Scaling Strategy & Planning Develop a manufacturing roadmap that anticipates volume growth and infrastructure needs Make build-vs.-buy decisions on key manufacturing capabilities (which processes to keep in-house vs. outsource) Plan for facility needs, equipment, and staffing as production scales from current levels to 500+/year Explore manufacturing partnerships or contract manufacturers if and when internal scaling becomes uneconomical Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality as production scales Team Leadership & Culture Build and lead a growing operations team (assembly technicians, quality inspector, supply chain coordinator) Create a manufacturing culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, and safety Mentor junior team members and develop future supervisors Collaborate effectively with R&D, finance, and sales teams to balance innovation, profitability, and delivery Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of manufacturing or operations experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership/management role Hands-on experience with precision assembly operations (electromechanical, aerospace, automotive, energy, or similar specialty manufacturing) Proven track record managing supply chains and vendor networks, including sourcing, qualification, and relationship management Experience scaling manufacturing operations from small volume (10s-100s/year) to larger volumes (1000s/year) Strong knowledge of manufacturing best practices, quality systems (SPC, inspection protocols), and lean/continuous improvement Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — able to influence R&D, finance, and executive leadership Demonstrated ability to make decisions with incomplete information and adapt to changing priorities Preferred Experience in a startup, scale-up, or small manufacturing company (50–200 people) Background in specialized or precision manufacturing (aerospace, photonics, semiconductor packaging, thermal management) Experience with energy technology, power electronics, or related hardware Knowledge of brazing, welding, or high-temperature assembly processes Track record with ISO 9001 or similar quality certifications Experience with ERP/MRP systems or production planning software Hands-on experience with supplier quality management and performance metrics Familiarity with 3D printing, tooling design, or manufacturing process optimization Who Will Thrive In This Role You've spent years on the factory floor and understand how to drive real improvements in throughput and quality You are genuinely excited about building operational excellence from the ground up — not just maintaining existing processes You can manage specialists and PhDs in R&D while also rolling up your sleeves on the shop floor You see vendor relationships as partnerships and believe in building trust and collaboration, not just extracting price concessions You are comfortable in environments with some ambiguity and are confident making calls without perfect information You believe that operations is strategic, not just tactical — that how you manufacture affects what you can build next You are energized by growth and the challenge of scaling a precision manufacturing operation Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and role level Equity reflecting the criticality of this role to company success Health, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off and flexible scheduling Opportunity to build and scale manufacturing operations from the ground up Direct influence over product roadmap through manufacturing-driven design improvements This position is based at our facility in Somerville, MA. Join Mesodyne and be part of a pioneering company at the forefront of power generation technology. If you are a motivated self-starter ready to embrace challenges in a dynamic startup environment, we encourage you to apply here. ‍ Interested in learning more about the LightCell or scheduling a demonstration? Contact Us Privacy PolicyTerms of serviceAccessibility Statement Show more Show less", "job_title": "Director of Manufacturing", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:46.100Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "11164261", "company_name": "Mesodyne", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/mesodyne?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Sound, England, United Kingdom", "job_posted_time": "3 months ago", "job_posting_id": "4424843603", "job_seniority_level": "Entry level", "job_summary": "The LightCell About Careers News Contact us Contact Home / Careers / Forward Deployed Engineer at a Defense-Tech Startup // Careers Forward Deployed Engineer at a Defense-Tech Startup Mesodyne is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to bridge the gap between lab testing and real-world military field operations. In this role, you will be our \"boots on the ground\" technical lead, supporting live field trials, military exercises, and pilot customer demonstrations. This position requires up to 25% travel, often to rugged, austere environments. When things go wrong in the field you must be a master of fast, high-impact field fix—troubleshooting the system, swapping modules, and using terminal commands to adjust parameters and keep the LightCell running. You will represent Mesodyne to military personnel and elite operators, requiring clear communication, sound judgment, and technical credibility. Key Responsibilities Field Demonstration Execution: Lead on-site deployment, fueling, startup, and testing of LightCell prototypes at military exercises, defense evaluation events, and trade shows. Rapid Field Troubleshooting: Act as the ultimate tactical troubleshooter. Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and firmware issues quickly under pressure and get systems back online. Communicate problems clearly to Engineering and collaborate on fixes. Technical Communication: Translate complex tech jargon from engineering into clear, direct, common-sense language for the customer. Build strong rapport with military end-users and gather crucial operational insights. Provide a daily debrief to HQ and a full trip debrief upon return. Matrix into Engineering: When you are not traveling or preparing for travel, you will be embedded with our Engineering Team, helping to assemble new units, build test fixtures, and document hardware performance in the lab. Qualifications & Skills Education: B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Hands-On Troubleshooting: A proven ability to build and debug physical prototypes is required (strong extracurricular projects and student project teams count!). Practical skills working with intricate mechanical assemblies are essential. Broad Engineering Skills: Solid mechanical hand-tools proficiency, comfort with basic electrical wiring/multimeters, and experience using command-line tools for debugging. Endurance, Grit, and Outdoor Character: You genuinely love traveling, the outdoors, and are comfortable operating in muddy, hot, or freezing austere training environments. We are looking for exceptional operational endurance and a relentless work ethic—someone who takes pride in working out tough problems and genuinely thrives under demanding conditions. Base Access & Credentialing: This position requires regular travel to U.S. military installations and defense facilities. Candidates must meet the baseline security, background checking, and credentialing requirements necessary to secure unescorted access to these government facilities. Location This position is based at our facility in Somerville, MA. 25% travel is required. APPLY HERE ‍ Interested in learning more about the LightCell or scheduling a demonstration? Contact Us Privacy PolicyTerms of serviceAccessibility Statement Show more Show less", "job_title": "Forward Deployed Engineer at a Defense-Tech Startup", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:47.896Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "11164261", "company_name": "Mesodyne", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/mesodyne?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Indiana, United States", "job_posted_time": "3 months ago", "job_posting_id": "4424848551", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "The LightCell About Careers News Contact us Contact Home / Careers / Embedded Controls Engineer -- Thermal/Fluid Systems // Careers Embedded Controls Engineer -- Thermal/Fluid Systems Mesodyne is looking for an Embedded Controls Engineer (Thermal/Fluid Systems) who treats controls as a practical tool to govern real-world physics, not just an academic exercise. Think of the LightCell as a miniature, real-time chemical process plant packed into a portable footprint. This role is not about calculating aerospace flight paths or coding PLC factory automation line logic. Instead, you will design, implement, and tune multiple interacting, nested feedback loops—simultaneously throttling microfluidic fuel delivery, managing air-to-fuel ratios, and maintaining precise thermal boundaries—all written directly in C/C++ firmware for an STM32 running FreeRTOS. Key Responsibilities Control System Architecture: Design and optimize control strategies (PID, nested loops, feedforward, state-space, and MIMO, etc.) to manage the interconnected thermal, fluidic, and electrical domains of the LightCell. Bare-Metal Firmware Implementation: Translate control theory math directly into robust, real-time code. Implement, debug, and validate these algorithms directly in C/C++ on our STM32 microcontroller firmware. (No PLCs or ladder logic—you own the firmware level of the control system). Practical System Modeling: Develop mathematical models of physical components (heaters, pumps, valves, and combustion dynamics) using MATLAB/Simulink or Python to execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and predict transient responses. Use modeling to accelerate deployment, ensuring it serves as a bridge to real code rather than a final product. Hands-On Lab Tuning & Validation: Spend substantial time in the lab. Set up step-response testing, capture sensor data, and tune control coefficients on live physical prototypes to conquer highly non-linear thermal and fluidic dynamics. Qualifications & Skills Education: B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Systems, or Robotics Engineering. (We value a strong background in process control, thermal systems, or mechatronics). Control Loop Mastery: Deep practical and mathematical understanding of classical controls (Transfer Functions, PID, nested loops, feedforward, and stability margins). Experience managing slow, non-linear, interacting physical processes (thermal, pneumatic, hydraulic, or chemical) is highly preferred. C/C++ Firmware Competency: Production-grade proficiency writing digital control code directly in C/C++ for resource-constrained microcontrollers. This is a firmware-heavy role; pure MATLAB modelers or industrial PLC programmers will not fit the technical scope. Practical Test Skills: Eager to validate algorithms on physical hardware, tuning loops on live test setups to manage non-linear dynamics. Location This position is based at our facility in Somerville, MA. APPLY HERE ‍ Interested in learning more about the LightCell or scheduling a demonstration? Contact Us Privacy PolicyTerms of serviceAccessibility Statement Show more Show less", "job_title": "Embedded Controls Engineer -- Thermal/Fluid Systems", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:44.424Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "11164261", "company_name": "Mesodyne", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/mesodyne?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Key Biscayne, FL", "job_posted_time": "3 months ago", "job_posting_id": "4424852527", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "The LightCell About Careers News Contact us Contact Home / Careers / Power Electronics & Hardware Design Engineer // Careers Power Electronics & Hardware Design Engineer Mesodyne is seeking an outstanding Power Electronics & Hardware Design Engineer to own the electrical power stage of the LightCell generator. You will be required to design custom power stages from scratch. You will architect, simulate, layout, and test custom high-efficiency power converters (buck, boost, buck-boost DC-DC topologies) capable of operating flawlessly in power-dense, thermal-heavy, and ruggedized environments. Key Responsibilities Roll Your Own Converters: Design, simulate, layout, and validate custom, high-density, and high-efficiency power converters. Optimized Magnetics & Switching: Select optimal switching frequencies, design gate drivers, optimize switching loops, and select magnetics/inductors to squeeze maximum efficiency out of compact form factors. Battery Management & Hybridization: Develop custom battery charging, balancing, and protection circuits. Custom PCB Layout: Own multi-layer board layouts with a rigorous focus on EMI/EMC mitigation, signal integrity, and high-frequency noise suppression. Hands-on Lab Characterization: Utilize oscilloscopes, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, and thermal cameras to characterize electrical noise, optimize converter efficiency, and debug hardware prototypes. Qualifications & Skills Education: B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a deep focus on power electronics. Experience: 3-5+ years of hands-on experience designing, laying out, and debugging custom power converters from scratch. Topologies: Deep familiarity with buck, boost, SEPIC, flyback, or resonant converter topologies. First-Principles Understanding: Strong analytical capabilities regarding feedback loop compensation (Bode plots, pole/zero placement) and electromagnetic physics. Lab Competency: Passionate about diving deep into physical testing and board-level troubleshooting in the electronics lab. Location This position is based at our facility in Somerville, MA. APPLY HERE Interested in learning more about the LightCell or scheduling a demonstration? Contact Us Privacy PolicyTerms of serviceAccessibility Statement Show more Show less", "job_title": "Power Electronics & Hardware Design Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:46.384Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "11164261", "company_name": "Mesodyne", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/mesodyne?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Somerville, MA", "job_posted_time": "1 month ago", "job_posting_id": "4467354146", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Embedded Systems Engineer — FreeRTOS About the Company Mesodyne builds compact, silent thermophotovoltaic generators — MIT-born LightCell tech that runs on any fuel and lasts 10x longer than batteries or engines. We serve industrial and defense customers with active contracts and a growing pipeline. About the Role We're looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer who loves being close to the hardware. You'll develop the real-time \"brain\" of the LightCell — firmware running at the bare-metal and RTOS level on STM32 microcontrollers, directly controlling micro-pumps, proportional valves, high-current igniters, blowers, and other actuators. What You'll Do Develop, test, and debug low-overhead C/C++ firmware implementing the state machines and real-time control loops that govern LightCell operations Architect and optimize multi-threaded tasks using FreeRTOS on STM32, ensuring precise scheduling, task prioritization, and low-latency safety controls Write and validate robust custom drivers for digital and analog peripherals over SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN Serve as the primary technical bridge at the hardware-firmware boundary, isolating bugs using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD debuggers Write automated test scripts (Python) to interface with hardware for high-speed data logging and long-duration system characterization What We're Looking For B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 3+ years of professional experience in bare-metal or RTOS firmware development for complex electromechanical, robotic, or medical systems Strong C/C++ skills for deeply embedded microcontrollers, with a passion for clean, modular, well-documented code where failures have physical consequences Ability to read schematics, locate test points on a PCB, and confidently use hardware lab diagnostic tools Location On-site, full-time, in Somerville, MA. Apply Apply here Show more Show less", "job_title": "Embedded Systems Engineer — FreeRTOS", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:47.220Z"}”