Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Leidos • Beavercreek, OH

387d • $126,100 - $227,950

About The Position

The Opto-Mechanical Engineer position at Leidos involves designing, testing, modeling, simulating, and analyzing optical system mechanics for space-based applications. The role requires a strong engineering or physics background and focuses on developing innovative solutions to complex optical design challenges while collaborating with an integrated team and working independently when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline (mechanical, optical, engineering physics, or similar) or physics with 12+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of relevant experience
• 12+ years experience designing lens system mechanics
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
• Experience with optical design, broadband light sources, electro-optics, detectors, cameras, calibration equipment, and diagnostic equipment
• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD package
• MATLAB and/or Python programming experience
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing opto-mechanical systems
• Communicate ideas and results with executive leadership on matters with significant impact to the project

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or physics
• Strong statistics education or experience
• Track record of developing new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in work
• Experience testing lens systems experimentally to ensure they meet spec as-designed

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to develop mechanical designs using CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks), managing work of other technical staff
• Design and execute opto-mechanical system and component testing
• Perform vibrational mode, thermal, and mechanical stress analysis on designs and hardware
• Perform analysis of data sets and develop tools for visualization and manipulation of the data
• Work well in a small team environment
• Be familiar with Linux, Windows, MS Office tools like PowerPoint and Excel, MATLAB
• Present project results to internal team for reviews, customers, and at workshops / conferences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree