Senior Mechanical Engineer
HybridLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Design precision mechanical and optomechanical systems for telescopes and related equipment, including telescope tubes, mounts, and enclosures. Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials while conducting FEA simulations for stress, thermal, and vibrational environments. Collaborate with optics and software teams to ensure mechanical compatibility with imaging, tracking, and sensing subsystems, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept design and prototyping to testing and production. Participate in design reviews and internal documentation, providing engineering support during fabrication, QC, assembly, and system validation. Join a multidisciplinary team building industry-leading precision optics platforms trusted by NASA, JPL, and SpaceX.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years in a Mechanical Engineering role in Aerospace, Automotive, or a related industry
- Strong proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
- Understanding of FEA (ANSYS, Nastran, etc.), tolerance analysis, and DFM principles
- Hands-on experience with fabrication, machining, welding, drilling, and/or mechanical assembly
- Effective communicator and collaborator
- Demonstrated passion for aerospace or observational technologies
- Minimum of 3 days per week in our office to support collaboration and team culture (LA Office only)
Desired Qualifications
- Design and optimize mechanical and optomechanical components (e.g., telescope tubes, mounts, enclosures, optical supports)
- Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Conduct FEA simulations for stress, thermal, and vibrational environments
- Collaborate with optics and software teams to ensure mechanical compatibility with imaging, tracking, and sensing subsystems
- Support the full product lifecycle, from concept design and prototyping to testing and production
- Participate in and contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) and internal documentation
- Provide engineering support during fabrication, QC, assembly, and system validation
- Grasp of materials, fasteners, coatings, and alignment techniques
- Understanding of system engineering workflows, interface control documents, and verification processes
- Basic scripting or automation (Python, MATLAB) for design or test workflows
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