Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 077QE
Quartus Engineering•San Diego, CA
•$138,476 - $230,793•Hybrid
About The Position
As a Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer in Quartus's Aerospace sector, you will lead the mechanical design and integration of high-performance optical systems in challenging environments. This hands-on, technical role spans the full project lifecycle from concept and design through build, alignment, and test. You will collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams and act as a go-to technical resource within your discipline.
Requirements
- BS and/or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 10-17 years of experience in: opto-mechanical design and integration for high performance optical systems in challenging environments
- Optical system design and opto-mechanical packaging
- Design of electromechanical mechanisms and precision mechanics (kinematic mounts)
- Precision motion control
- Heat transfer and thermal management solutions
- GD&T application per ASME Y14.5M
- CAD/CAE software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Design validation using appropriate finite element analysis techniques
- Familiarity with optical raytracing software (Zemax, CodeV, etc)
- Experience with optical drawing creation (ISO 10110 preferred)
- Experience with optical alignment techniques in a lab setting
- Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)
Nice To Haves
- SolidWorks preferred
- ISO 10110 preferred
Responsibilities
- Design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies and sub-systems for a diverse range of applications such as aerospace, optical payloads, ground systems used for laser communication, energy transfer, and imaging
- Own challenging technical problems from concept through prototype
- Perform risk and tolerance analysis, and sub-system FMEA’s
- Lead technical execution on projects including task delegation, technical oversight, design reviews, and customer communication
- Serve as technical lead and primary technical point of contact on select projects
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving engineering standards and best practices
- Support proposals, technical presentations, and customer design reviews
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary performance-based bonus
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
