Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
$142,000–$214,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Design structures, mounts, and mechanisms that preserve optical alignment through thermal variation, launch vibration, and on-orbit gravity release for advanced deep-space systems. Partner closely with optics, optical communications, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate structural and thermal analysis with optical prescriptions. Apply finite element analysis to evaluate opto-mechanical structures for gravity sag and thermal distortion, utilizing CAD modeling for precision assemblies. Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Optical Engineering and five years of experience in precision optical system design.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in opto-mechanical design for precision optical systems or similar
- Strong understanding of opto-mechanical design principles
- Proficiency in CAD modeling for optical or precision mechanical assemblies
- Experience using FEA to evaluate opto-mechanical structures for gravity sag, thermal distortion, and vibration response
Desired Qualifications
- Working knowledge of thermal effects on optical alignment, including CTE mismatch and thermally induced distortion
- Experience with space opto-mechanical hardware or environments
- Familiarity with contamination-sensitive hardware, optical coatings, and material selection for optical systems
- Knowledge of materials commonly used in opto-mechanical design, including aluminum alloys, stainless steel fasteners, and optics-compatible adhesives
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