The big guys like cannondale and specialized are always looking for engineers etc.
They've got job postings on their site all the time.
http://www.cannondale.com/company/jobs/en_index.html

they're looking for a suspension design engineer right now.
Cannondale Bicycle Corporation is in need of a design engineer to join our Research and Development group in Bethel, CT.* Duties include developing suspension dampers from conception to production.* The ideal candidate will have strong Pro Engineer skills, a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, and in-depth knowledge of suspension assemblies.* Candidate should be self-motivated and have the ability to handle several concurrent projects.* Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis is desired.