Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
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06-05-2025
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USD 140000 - 180000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-05-2025
Job Description
Were seeking an experienced Senior Optomechanical Engineer to advance the development of our earthimaging payload systems. In this role youll bridge the gap between optical performance requirements and mechanical design ensuring our imaging systems deliver exceptional results while withstanding the rigors of launch and space operations. Handson experience is a must as you shepherd the optical payload from design through assembly testing and spacecraft integration
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with optical engineers to develop spacebased optical payload by reviewing layouts for mechanical feasibility material CTE constraints assembly complexity and suggesting targeted improvements for manufacturability
- Perform detailed tolerance analysis to ensure optical integrity across operational conditions launch vibration thermal cycling and longterm material stability
- Implement solutions for maintaining optical alignment during payload assembly launch vibration and onorbit thermal variations using kinematic mounts flexures and lowCTE materials
- Conduct comprehensive structural/thermal/optical analysis using FEA/FEM tools to predict system performance in space environments including assembly launch loads zeroG and extreme temperature cycles
- Identify components sensitive to temperature gradients and heat loads using thermal modeling empirical data and heritage knowledge from prior missions
- Create detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for structural and optical components with proper GD&T callouts surface finish requirements and material specifications
- Rapidly progress designs with evolving or incomplete specifications and ensure they comply with spacecraft integration requirements industry standards and materials outgassing criteria
- Design reliable mechanical systems for operational adjustments including focus mechanisms alignment stages and onetime deployment mechanisms with redundant features
- Coordinate with suppliers on component specifications manufacturing capabilities specialized material requirements and delivery timelines for longlead items
- Conduct design reviews with vendors and implement quality assurance processes for critical optical components
- Responsible for the lifecycle of the telescope including leading handson assembly and alignment efforts
- Support integration and testing activities for payload systems including vibration testing thermal vacuum cycling and optical performance verification
Requirements
- Bachelors orMasters degree in aerospace mechanical optomechanical or similar engineering.
- 10 years of experience with optomechanical hardware
- 5 years of experience with space flight hardware
- Demonstrated experience in designing building and delivering optical systems for space applications
- Deep understanding of optomechanical design methods and practices
- Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks) detailed mechanical drawings. Detailed optical drawings.
- Proficiency with finite element structural dynamics and thermal analysis (Ansys SolidWorks Simulation).
- Experience with precision mechanical assembly and alignment operations
- Demonstrated ability to create design from conceptualization through production.
Compensation
- The anticipated compensation for this position is $140000$180000/yr depending on previous experience.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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