Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 052QE

Quartus Engineering•San Diego, CA

22d•$114,609 - $226,597•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Opto-Mechanical Engineer 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. As a Senior Engineer you may be expected to own the entire technical aspect of a given project, not necessarily just your area of expertise.

Requirements

BS and/or MS in Mechanical or similar Engineering field and/or equivalent experience
6 - 15 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
Design of 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
Experience with optical alignment techniques in a lab setting
Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Nice To Haves

Precision motion control
Familiarity with optical raytracing software (eg. Zemax, CodeV, etc.) is a plus
Experience with optical drawing creation (ISO 10110 preferred)

Responsibilities

Design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies and sub-systems for a diverse range of applications such as aerospace, optical payloads, and ground systems used for laser communication, energy transfer, and imaging
Design and build prototypes, create detailed drawings and instructions for production
Perform risk and tolerance analysis and perform subsystem FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
Drive appropriate mechanical design elements by building a tolerance budget for each component
Responsible for technical documentation (Models, CAD drawings, Simulations, BOMs, etc.)
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
Collaborates with project managers and others in the development of project plans, proposals, and schedules
Prepares PowerPoint slides for customer design reviews