Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Opto-Mechanical Engineer
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$ 85150 - 153925
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Job Description
Do you dream of space Do you imagine working on exquisite systems that operate in the extreme environment of space and deliver timely information to support our national security Do you want to test how far your imagination can take you
If so we are looking for you our next OptoMechanical Engineer to work in San Diego CA as part of a small team to develop optical systems support mission operations and interface with Customers and End Users to tackle their most stressing multidisciplinary design challenges. Be an integral part of a small dynamic team where there are overlapping roles and opportunities for crossover skillsets to develop and contribute across a range of technologies. The ideal candidate will have space domain experience working with operators analysts and engineers through all stages of the ground systems product lifecycle from development to test and operations.
Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career share your resume with us today!
Primary Responsibilities
- Design develop analyze document and support testing of robust precision optomechanical assemblies using precision mechanism adhesive bonding shimming kinematics and thermal control.
- Analyze loads and environmental factors on the optical/mechanical system performance.
- Work with our team to make sure all requirements are met (including manufacturability cost and schedule).
- Understand the complete mechanical design from overall system level to individual piece parts.
- Perform and provide optical/mechanical analysis of designs (including tolerance and stackups) facilitating Monte Carlo analysis to verify the designs capability across manufacturing tolerances and operational conditions.
- Build prototypes analyze failures and transition successful prototypes into production.
- Work with manufacturing engineering to break down large complex assemblies into logical subassemblies and subprocesses based on manufacturing capabilities cost and product requirements.
- Develop agreedupon project schedules and priorities with the project and engineering management leads and schedule projects/resources to meet deadlines.
- Produce regular progress reports and documentation with project Engineering Manager / Technical Lead.
- Provide technical leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians and contribute to the success of a collaborative team.
- Identify and communicate any engineering constraints/issues to project Engineering Manager / Technical Lead.
- Collaborate with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with the design or implementation.
- Produce mechanical engineering drawings and layouts for peer reviews vendors and customer evaluations.
- Attend regular project and design reviews and provide feedback on timings and completion of work to the projects team.
- Identify and highlight areas where additional support may be required to ensure timely and accurate completion of work.
- Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECOs) as required.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Optical Engineering and 4 years of work experience
- Experience with optomechanical design and precision mechanisms.
- Experience and high proficiency with GD&T and performing tolerance stack up analysis.
- Experience and proficiency with CAD based software such as SolidWorks.
- Experience with mechanical engineering design and development process and workflow.
- Experience working crossfunctional teams for projectwide collaboration.
- Experience with design risk assessments (DRA) failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
- Identify complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to eliminate root causes.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize schedule and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or with assistance at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
- Experience with identifying and implementing continuous improvement solutions.
- Possess strong and fluent communication project focus and skills.
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain Secret clearance
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a development team.
- Selfmotivation and comfort working in a fastmoving hightech environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with space products (space vehicle or payload) design manufacturing or support including product design validation test troubleshooting repair and support.
- Space OptoMechanical Systems familiarity.
- US Citizen with current TS/SCI clearance
- Experience with US DoD Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and mechanicalrelated documentation as required by US DoD Data Item Descriptions.
Original Posting:
March 12 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $85150.00 $153925.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
