About the Company:

Stable Kernel is a technology services firm and custom software developer building scalable software solutions for cutting-edge, innovative enterprises to move their business forward. We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

We’re a privately held, Great Place to Work Certified Company™ with a multi-award-winning culture and an impressive 10-plus-year trajectory of sustainable growth. At Stable Kernel, we support our employees in ways that help them do some of the best work of their lives.

About the Role:

As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll occupy the space where design systems, front-end architecture, and AI-augmented workflows converge. You bring an engineering background that shapes how you design—not just what you produce—and your decisions account for implementation tradeoffs before a handoff ever happens.

We're looking for someone who thinks in systems first, operates confidently across levels of abstraction, and is already using AI tooling as a real part of how they work. You're not waiting to see where things are headed, you're already there, refining the workflow as you go.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Technical Impact: 
  • Designing and engineering component libraries and design systems where token architecture, file structure, and component behavior map directly to what engineering builds and ships.
  • Owning the Figma layer of the system: variables, component architecture, auto layout, and documentation structured for real developer handoff — not just visual reference.
  • Integrating AI-assisted tooling (Claude Code, Figma MCP, agentic workflows) into design and delivery processes, actively improving how the team works rather than experimenting in isolation.
  • Identifying and communicating implementation tradeoffs at the design stage, so engineering receives decisions that have already accounted for feasibility, performance, and maintainability.
  • Moving fluidly between product architecture conversations and single-interaction design decisions, keeping both levels coherent within the same engagement.
• Business Alignment: 
  • Partnering with product design and engineering leadership to align system-level design decisions with long-term product architecture, reducing downstream technical debt.
  • Contributing to project estimation and scoping with a realistic model of design-to-engineering effort, including the cost of ambiguity in component specs, handoff gaps, and design system divergence.
  • Bringing a clear point of view on what AI tooling means for how design teams are structured, how work is scoped, and how value is delivered to clients.
• Interacting with Others: 
  • Serving as the connective tissue between design and engineering teams, facilitating shared understanding of constraints, conventions, and system decisions.
  • Mentoring product designers on systems thinking, Figma architecture, and engineering-informed design, translating technical depth into accessible guidance.
  • Communicating system decisions and tradeoffs clearly to non-technical stakeholders, framing complexity in terms of user and business outcomes.
• Autonomy & Ambiguity: 
  • Taking ownership of design system strategy and component library decisions, driving toward coherence even when project pressures push toward one-offs.
  • Navigating fast-moving AI tooling with a grounded and critical perspective — knowing when to adopt, when to adapt, and when to hold the line on craft.
• Problem-Solving:
  • Proactively identifying where design and engineering are drifting apart and proposing structural fixes—in the system, the process, or the handoff—before they become delivery problems.
  • Recognizing when a design decision has downstream engineering implications and raising it early, rather than leaving it to be discovered in implementation.
• Leadership:
  • Advancing the team's collective understanding of AI's role in design practice, not as a novelty, but as a genuine shift in how designers think, collaborate, and ship.
  • Advocating for systems-first design culture, helping the broader design practice build habits and tooling that scale beyond individual projects.

Intimate, Working Familiarity With:

• Figma at an advanced level: variables, component architecture, design tokens, file organization that mirrors engineering structure, and developer handoff tooling.
• Design token systems and their relationship to front-end implementation (CSS custom properties, style dictionaries, multi-platform theming).
• AI-assisted design and development tools in active use: Claude Code, Figma MCP, agentic workflow tooling.
• Front-end development fundamentals: HTML, CSS, and at a minimum a working literacy in a component-based framework (React, React Native, Flutter, or equivalent).
• Collaboration with engineering teams in an agile delivery environment, including experience contributing to or reviewing component libraries in code.
• Accessibility standards as a system-level concern, not a checklist applied at the end.

General Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience spanning product design and front-end engineering, with a portfolio that demonstrates both.
• Demonstrable experience building or maintaining design systems at scale, with evidence of how the system connects to engineering output.
• Degree in design, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience contributing to open-source design systems or component libraries.
• Familiarity with tokens-as-code tooling: Style Dictionary, Theo, or equivalent.
• Background in retail, e-commerce, loyalty, or other high-complexity consumer product contexts.
• Experience with motion design defined at the system level (easing curves, duration scales, transition tokens).

A Bit More Info:

Minimum Base Rate: $65 per hour

This is a contract position.

Stable Kernel operates a People Before Place Hybrid model, allowing most employees to choose where they can do their best work most days.

Minimal travel is associated with this role.

*Note – We are not sponsoring employment visas at this time. If you are currently in possession of an employment visa, it will need to be effective for at least 3 years from the date of your application for your candidacy for employment to be considered.

Stable Kernel’s culture is inclusive and expansive. We celebrate diversity in its many glorious forms and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender role orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

However, we will discriminate against those unwilling to comply with the practice of our company values:

• we work with integrity always
• we respect our work and each other
• we are dedicated to life-long learning and sharing
• we stay hungry for new challenges

If you are like-minded in this regard, we hope you will apply. We look forward to meeting you.

The Lead Operating Engineer is responsible for the HVAC system and all mechanical equipment within the building. The position works very closely with the Chief Engineer to ensure that the building systems are functioning properly.

Primary Functions

• Monitor the operating condition and control parameters of all HVAC and mechanical equipment.
• Promote and maintain energy efficiency for building operations to include but not limited to electrical, water and gas consumption.
• Supervise and monitor the chiller maintenance contractor, the emergency generator contractor and the water treatment contractor.
• Participate in and supervise routine repair and emergency maintenance operations of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance calls, including routine plumbing emergencies, minor equipment malfunctions, hot/cold calls, electrical and lighting repairs, and minor structural repairs (ceiling, ceramic / vinyl tile, floor, door, etc.)
• Monitor all building equipment to ensure a comfortable building climate.
• Perform and coordinate preventive maintenance and maintain records on all building equipment.
• Responsible for changing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, filters, ballasts, etc.
• Proactively conduct tours to look for deficiencies and coordinate/initiate repairs. (Such as stained ceiling tiles, slamming doors, broken restroom equipment, etc.)
• Respond to emergency calls after hours on a rotating basis.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Experience
  • Must have five years’ experience in HVAC maintenance with an emphasis on preventive maintenance, centrifugal chiller operations, energy management, generator operation and troubleshooting techniques.
• Education & Training
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Universal Refrigeration Certification
  • Formal Technical Training in HVAC desired
• Competencies
  • Strong electrical, plumbing and HVAC skills.
  • Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Experience in compressor change out.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work and to be a self-starter as well as a motivated team player.
  • Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Good trouble shooting skills.
  • Ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to climb ladders.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and a criminal background check.

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The Operating Engineer is responsible for the HVAC system and all mechanical equipment within the building.  The position works very closely with the Chief Engineer to ensure that the building systems are functioning properly.

Primary Functions

1. Monitor the operating condition and control parameters of all HVAC and mechanical equipment.
2. Promote and maintain energy efficiency for building operations to include but not limited to electrical, water and gas consumption.
3. Supervise and monitor the chiller maintenance contractor, the emergency generator contractor and the water treatment contractor.
4. Participate in and supervise routine repair and emergency maintenance operations of HVAC and mechanical systems.
5. Perform unscheduled maintenance calls, including routine plumbing emergencies, minor equipment malfunctions, hot/cold calls, electrical and lighting repairs, and minor structural repairs (ceiling, ceramic / vinyl tile, floor, door, etc.)
6. Monitor all building equipment to ensure a comfortable building climate.
7. Perform and coordinate preventive maintenance and maintain records on all building equipment.
8. Responsible for changing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, filters, ballasts, etc.
9. Proactively conduct tours to look for deficiencies and coordinate/initiate repairs.  (Such as stained ceiling tiles, slamming doors, broken restroom equipment, etc.)
10. Respond to emergency calls after hours on a rotating basis.
11. Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
12. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Experience
  • Must have five years’ experience in HVAC maintenance with an emphasis on preventive maintenance, centrifugal chiller operations, energy management, generator operation and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Education & Training
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Universal Refrigeration Certification
  • Formal Technical Training in HVAC desired

• Competencies
  • Strong electrical, plumbing and HVAC skills.
  • Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Experience in compressor change out.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work and to be a self-starter as well as a motivated team player.
  • Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Good trouble shooting skills.
  • Ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to climb ladders.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and a criminal background check.

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About the Role:

Under the general direction of the Professional Services Operations Lead, the Engineer will provide clients with remote and on-site support services across North America (and international locations, as applicable) in a wide range of client environments.  Physical Infrastructure design/Installation, wireless design, and hardware configuration are standard tasks the Engineer will perform.  Environments can include, but are not limited to, traditional data center facilities, warehouses, office buildings, MDF/IDF closets, headends, and remote outdoor facilities.

*** This is a 100% Onsite requirement with heavy travel***

What You’ll Do:

• Accurately document network infrastructure and design.
• Perform systems engineering, design, analysis, and experimentation of wireless networks.
• Plan, design, engineer, configure, maintain, defend, troubleshoot, and repair classified and unclassified wireless LANs, including wireless access points and their interconnection to the wired infrastructure.
• Provide recommendations for wireless network optimization, additions, and upgrades to meet requirements.
• Perform RF coverage studies, throughput testing,g and wireless site surveys.
• Conduct a root cause analysis of communication issues.
• Lead/assist with proof-of-concept trials with new technologies.
• Develop and maintain standards, reports, and various other types of documentation.
• Determine Wireless Access Point (WAP) placement to optimize coverage across various client environments.
• Conduct client-facing meetings (in person/virtual) in a professional manner.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Identify building structural components to safely and securely accommodate wall-mounted infrastructure.
• Installation and decommission of all types of enterprise-level equipment and infrastructure in various types of environments.
• Configure various devices (laptops, desktops, servers, switches) with static IP addresses, subnets, gateways, and DNS servers.
• Research /resolve unforeseen problems with little to no consultation.
• Provide guidance and shadowing opportunities for lower-level technicians to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Perform firmware and/or BIOS updates on server, storage, and networking hardware platforms.
• Support lower-level peers in performing crisis management in the event of critical situations or major service outages.
• Provide remote console access to various devices via WebEx, Teams, or Zoom screen sharing.
• Perform basic or pre-defined tasks as directed by the team lead.
• Actively participate during the service transition phase to perform knowledge transfer and documentation.
• Review, report, and maintain accurate records, document all issues/concerns, and submit to the client.
• Assist in performing root cause analysis.
• Determine when/if escalation to leadership is necessary.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow the company's best practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Travel is required for physical network installation and configuration.

Qualifications & Interests:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise-level network design and support, including: IEEE 802.1, WAN/LAN, optimization, load balancing, routing, switching, QOS, TCP/IP, P2P, and P2MP wireless equipment, with hands-on experience administering Cisco wireless access points and controllers.
• A valid Driver's Licence is required. 
• Prior MSP experience desired.
• Thorough understanding of Ekahau Pro Suite and Sidekick functionality.
• CompTIA A+ certification preferred.
• CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA certifications (or equivalent experience preferred).
• Ability to conduct clear and concise communication in English (written and verbal).
• Fundamental understanding of all Office365 products and their operation.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Thorough understanding of subnetting (Ex, 255.255.255.0 = /24)
• Thorough understanding of console connectivity and OOB management.
• Ability to identify power circuits and circuit breakers.
• Ability to properly identify various device port assignments.
• Ability to identify various power receptacle types (NEMA 5-15, C13/14/15, C19/20, L5-20, L6-30, etc.).
• Ability to properly identify various device port types (RJ45-Console, DB9, SFP, RJ45 Ethernet).
• Ability to properly identify various fiber optic cables and optics (LC, SC, FC, Single Mode, Multimode, SR vs LR Optics).
• Ability to properly terminate and test CAT5 and CAT6 cables (Keystones, punch down panels, and ends).
• Ability to properly run power/data cables, label and dress to Trace3 standards.
• Thorough comprehension of fiber and copper patch panel function and A-Z port identification.

• Ability to travel domestically up to 85% - 90% of the time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 This role blends active movement with desk-based responsibilities. Candidates should be comfortable with:

• Standing and walking for long stretches across different areas of the facility.
• Lifting items—sometimes heavy, up to 65 to 200 pounds (assisted)—including navigating stairs and placing objects overhead.
• Occasionally, working from ladders when tasks require elevation.
• Performing physical motions such as bending, crouching, and reaching on a regular basis.
• Sitting for extended periods while handling administrative or computer-related tasks.
• Reading printed documents and screens with clarity, including close-up work and adjusting focus as needed.
• Communicating effectively in person and by phone, with clear hearing and speech.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The job takes place in environments where animals are present, which may involve exposure to pet dander, medical tools, and related substances.
• Travel by car and air (up to 75%) is required.
• Employees will often be surrounded by coworkers and clients, with frequent conversations happening nearby.
• Noise levels and indoor temperatures may fluctuate depending on the setting.

About the Positions 

We’re seeking CEI Inspector II professionals who will provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for transportation projects located in the state of Georgia. This is intermediate level technical work supporting higher level inspectors and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing. Work usually involves a significant amount of decision making and use of judgment and may include providing work directions to others. 

This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. This post targets various counties in the state of Georgia. Training materials will be provided to obtain the required certifications. 

Responsibilities 

• May perform project engineering duties in lieu of the Project Engineer on smaller construction projects.  
• Will perform independent complex inspections of roadways and structure construction processes and materials to ensure compliance with the construction contract.  
• Will perform moderately complex inspections or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections.  
• Work includes inspecting asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix; pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment and compaction; roadways and structures for conformance to plans and specifications; structural materials and members; placement of culverts; structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill; and traffic control and erosion control devices.  
• May also perform a more complex variety of calculations and computations.  
• Will perform contract documentation duties, which include field measurements of pay items as well as other Department required documentation.  
• Work may include participating in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews (Preliminary and/or Final), CPM schedule reviews, project close-out, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Attributes 

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Possess excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills. 
• Possess excellent collaboration skills. 

Minimum Requirements 

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• 3+ years of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency, or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience. 
• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction. 
• Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including geometry and trigonometry. 
• Drafting skill and skill in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers. 
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures. 
• Ability to take notes and prepare or review reports. 
• Ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods. 
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law. 
• Proficiency with computers (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, internet, etc.).

Required Certifications 

Please Note: For titles containing GDOT certifications or passing scores on Engineering Skills Development Tests, certifications and passing scores must be obtained within six (6) months of beginning work on the GDOT project. Certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted. 

• GDOT WECS.  
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.  
• GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control).  
• Passing scores on GDOT’s Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 1 (General Provisions, Auxiliary Items, Basic Highway Math, Basic Highway Plan Reading).  
• Passing scores on GDOT’s Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 2 (Pavements, Bases, Subbases, Minor Drainage Structures, Construction Erosion Control). 

Compensation Details 

Expected Salary: $52k-$73k/year ($25-$35/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.    

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!  

• Unlimited flexible time off  
• Paid holidays  
• Paid parental leave  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance  
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)  
• Long-term disability insurance  
• Short-term disability insurance  
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment 
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution  
• Formal career planning and development program  
• $2,500 annually toward professional development  
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend  
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement  
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian  
• Free personal financial planning services  
• Employee assistance program  
• Employee discounts  
• Employee referral bonus  

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

The Building Engineer works as part of a team reporting to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, water treatment and life safety equipment and systems.

The Building Engineer must have the technical aptitude for building maintenance and repair as well as a can-do attitude and positive communication style that offers tenants high levels of customer service and a strong sense of confidence for timely resolution.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building
• Maintain heating equipment, chillers (air and/ or water cooled), DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems, etc.
• Monitor and adjust all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, VFDs, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings
• Verify field conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments
• Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments and installations about the property
• Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories)
• Perform preventive maintenance duties in accordance with OEM standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.
• Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pump(s), sump pump(s), and ejector pumps.
• Trouble shoot and repair base building systems
• Conduct ongoing quality control inspections
• Reinstall or replace signage, verify rooms are clean and clear of obstructions and debris
• Do drywall, door, locks, cabinets, wall-covering, baseboard and other repairs
• Manage structural repairs such as doors, roof/glass leaks
• Respond to punch list items for tenant build outs
• Check for operating emergency exit signs and lights and ensure free and clear access to emergency stairs and exits. Perform additional fire and life safety inspections as per NFPA and local jurisdiction, OEM standards, building protocol and as directed by supervisors
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure) and tenant concerns
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits
• Complete all required Safety Training as scheduled
• Comply with Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours
• Inspect Buildings during inclement weather
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Can do initiative, solutions-oriented attitude, good communicator
• Technical mechanical knowledge and proficiency
• Ability to ascertain what repairs are most urgent in nature and prioritize
• Minimum high school diploma or GED Equivalent
• 3-5 years related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting
• Universal CFC certification
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc.)
• Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, energy reduction techniques and
• Knowledge of front-end Building Automations Systems
• Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance, and
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word