Opto-Mechanical Engineer III - 076QE

Quartus Engineering•San Diego, CA

8d•$94,581 - $157,635•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Opto-Mechanical Engineer III in our Aerospace Sector, you will design and develop robust mechanics for high performance optical systems in challenging environments. You will work as part of a team of creative cross-disciplinary engineers to meet project and customer’s requirements and gain exposure to a wide variety of optical systems from airborne remote sensing to industrial automation and everything in between. At Quartus, you will be involved in the entire project lifecycle from concept and design to build and alignment.

Requirements

BS and/or MS in Mechanical or similar Engineering field and/or equivalent experience
4 - 8 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)
Heat transfer and design of thermal management solutions
GD&T application per ASME Y14.5M
Design using CAD/CAE software (Solidworks preferred)
Design validation using proper finite element analysis techniques
Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Responsibilities

Design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies and sub-systems
Design and build prototypes, create detailed drawings and instructions for production
Perform risk and tolerance analysis and perform subsystem FMEA’s
Drive appropriate mechanical design elements by building a tolerance budget for each component
Responsible for technical documentation (Models, CAD drawings, Simulations, BOMs, etc.) and preparing PowerPoint slides for customer design reviews
Work closely with program manager and customer on technical requirements
Work on projects independently, and with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and technicians
Effectively manage multiple tasks and juggle multiple projects
Mentor and assist junior engineers