Opto Mechanical Engineer - job 1 of 2
Skills
- Proficiency in CAD and producing industry-standard engineering drawings
- Hands-on fabrication skills: machining, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing
- Experience with thermal and structural analysis and tolerance budgets
- Integration of electronic components into mechanical systems
- Practical experience with hardware testing, failure analysis, and design iteration
Responsibilities
- Drive hardware development from concept through prototype, test, and production
- Design and implement opto-mechanical subsystems for LIDAR and infrared detection platforms
- Perform system-level architecture trades and opto-mechanical analysis
- Integrate electronics (motors, controllers, sensors) into mechanical designs
- Build prototypes, analyze failures, iterate designs, and transition successful solutions to production
- Support hardware demonstrations and field tests, including travel to test sites
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (software, optics, systems) during integration
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Optical, Aerospace, or similar engineering field or equivalent practical experience
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant discipline preferred but not required
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (US roles)
- Company-covered basic life/AD&D and long-term disability; optional additional coverage
- Generous PTO, holiday calendar, and December holiday hiatus
- 16 weeks paid caregiver & wellness leave
- Family planning and parenting support (fertility, adoption, gestational carrier)
- Mental health resources and work-life services (therapy, coaching, legal/financial)
- Professional development stipend and company-funded commuter benefits (region-dependent)
- Relocation assistance (role-dependent) and 401(k) with Roth option (US roles)
- Highly competitive equity grants included in many full-time offers
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