Sr Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer 11.25A

Attractive COL Northeast location $120-$160k+package

Our Client: A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment.

For more than 30 years our client has been pushing the boundaries of innovation in optical technology. Our client builds lenses, components and assemblies that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Their optical products and technology help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. Our client offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive, and individual strengths and interests are encouraged. Our client is looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties:

The Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer position is ideal for an engineer with a strong mechanical design background and a solid understanding of optical component packaging, mounting and optical system integration. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and developing opto-mechanical assemblies for both semiconductor, space-based and other customer applications. This will be a primarily on-site role with travel requirements of approximately 10%, including visits to customer sites or industry and educational conferences as needed.

The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer will:

• Lead or support the mechanical design of precision optical assemblies using SolidWorks
• Integrate optical components into mechanical housings with appropriate alignment and tolerance strategies
• Interface with optical designers to ensure mechanical layouts are compatible with optical performance
• Ideal candidate will be able to perform simulation and FEA using ANSYS or NASTRAN to validate mechanical and thermal integrity of assemblies
• Interpret and apply results from STOP (Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance) analyses to guide design decisions
• Develop and validate thermal models for semiconductor imaging systems
• Design fixtures supporting build of precision opto-mechanical assemblies as well as environmental testing of the same assemblies
• Prepare customer facing design review material and present findings in large group review settings
• Support manufacturing transitions to prototype and volume production
• Support selection of materials vendors based on quality and capability metrics
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Metrology teams throughout the product lifecycle

Advancement through the OptoMechanical Engineering ranks is attained via increasing levels of responsibility and demonstration of leadership potential and effectiveness combined with added: education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills

Education Requirements:

• S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field
• 5–15 years of relevant experience in opto-mechanical design and analysis

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and mechanical drawings
• Strong understanding of STOP principles and how to interpret analysis outputs
• History of implementing designs using low stress mounting and bonding techniques
• Working knowledge of optical software such as Zemax OpticStudio or Code V strongly desired
• Familiarity with thermal modeling and structural simulation tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, PATRAN, etc.)
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Desired experience:

• Direct experience conducting STOP analyses for optical space payloads
• Background in aerospace, defense, or semiconductor capital equipment
• Understanding of ISO 10110 standards for drawings and optical tolerancing
• Exposure to environmental qualification of opto-mechanical systems (vibration, thermal vacuum, etc.)
• Prior experience as a program / project technical lead

Work Requirements:

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk and hear
• The job may involve prolonged periods of sitting/standing
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp

Work Environment:

• This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies
• May involve the use of oils and solvents
• Position generally works in a clean environment and employee works to maintain the environment as such
• May require area specific safety training which will be provided upon hire
• The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use may be required

Compensation & Benefits:

Our client offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Bonus: 25% Monthly Profit-Sharing plan vesting continuously over 5 years
• Tuition Assistance: Support for continuing education
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• 401(k): Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Other Benefits: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our client is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Our client will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

ITAR Compliance: Due to federal regulations, employment at our client is limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. (EEO) at our client. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls.