Pay:
From $130,000.00 per year
Job description:
Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Title:
Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer
Location:
Northridge, CA (On-site)
Salary:
Starting at $130,000 per year, DOE
Employment Type:
Full-time
Export Control Requirement
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations,
candidates must be U.S. citizens
.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled
Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer
to lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced optical and mechatronic systems used in aerospace applications. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver precision optical assemblies for high-performance environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design, and improve
free-space optical laser communication systems - Develop and optimize
opto-mechanical layouts
for manufacturability and performance - Design
precision optical mounts and mechanisms - Build and test
prototypes
in lab or cleanroom settings - Create
engineering drawings
using GD&T for flight-ready hardware - Act as the
technical liaison
between design, manufacturing, and production teams - Support new product introduction and continuous improvement efforts
- Lead scaling initiatives to enhance production throughput and quality
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as an
Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer - Bachelor's degree in
Mechanical Engineering
,
Optical Engineering
,
Physics
, or related discipline - Hands-on experience in:
- Space systems, free-space optics, or precision mechanisms
- CAD modeling (NX / TeamCenter preferred)
- Electronics packaging and design for manufacturability
- Creating technical drawings using GD&T
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in opto-mechanical design
- Experience designing
laser communication systems
for aerospace or space applications - Experience with
precision mechanisms, composite structures, and athermal design - Lab or cleanroom experience assembling optical systems
- Strong analytical and collaboration skills across engineering functions
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Leadership: 3 years (Preferred)
- Research & development: 3 years (Preferred)
- Aerospace: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Northridge, CA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person