Job Responsibilities
Partner with opto-mechanical engineers, physicists, and controls system engineers to iteratively design mechanics for vacuum systems, optical subsystems, support structures, and opto-electronics
Ceate novel designs and specifications of mechanical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level
Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery
Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed stability, thermal, vibration, and tolerance analysis
Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements
Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized designs
Experience & Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus
7+ years optomechanical design experience
Qualifications
Experience with precision mechanism design and kinematic interfaces
Familiarity with designing vacuum chambers and interfacing hardware
Mastery of Solidworks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software
Strong background with FEA (meshing, modal analysis, thermal analysis, etc.) and corresponding first order analysis
Robust packaging of sensitive systems for shipping or extreme environments
Mechanical design for PCBs, wire harnesses, electronic thermal control
Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices a plus
Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment
Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment
Excellent communication, listening and people skills
Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds