Opto-Mechanical Engineer (Entry-Mid Level)

STEM Boomerang•Albuquerque, NM

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mantis Space is a venture-backed aerospace company pioneering breakthrough technologies to build the first energy infrastructure in space. Headquartered in New Mexico—the cornerstone of U.S. defense R&D and a growing hub of the nation’s Space Valley—we are building from the ground up to accelerate the next generation of satellite and orbital energy infrastructure. Our veteran-led team brings decades of leadership across space, defense, and advanced R&D, with experience at Google, Meta, AeroVironment/BlueHalo, Terran Orbital, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Space Telescope Science Institute, and Apple. With deep expertise in optics, photonics, and space systems, we are designing and delivering the infrastructure that will power the future of orbital energy and advanced aerospace operations. About the Role: Design & Development: Create mechanical and opto-mechanical designs for optical assemblies, mounts, housings, and alignment features, ensuring manufacturability and performance. Analysis & Simulation: Use CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to model assemblies; perform tolerance and sensitivity analyses; perform first order structural and thermal analysis. Testing & Validation: Build, align, and test optical modules; develop and execute test plans; perform component reliability and qualification testing. Documentation: Prepare detailed drawings, assembly instructions, alignment procedures, and test reports. Collaboration: Work with optical, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to integrate systems and meet interface requirements. Prototyping: Assist in prototyping and fielding systems, supporting transition from R&D to production-ready designs.

Requirements

Experience with Solidworks/PDM/PLM(Arena preferred) software.
Previous work experience in a “distributed work environment” where there is a combination of remote and on-site employees.
Familiarization of Drafting Standards, GD&T, and Documentation Requirements
Knowledge of Mechanical Requirements specific to design for Space Environments.
Ability to interpret data, troubleshoot design issues, and optimize performance of designs and hardware.
Basic understanding of Manufacturing processes including: Metal Fabrication, Electrical Assembly, Optical Assembly, Mechanical Assembly.
Motivated to learn and grow through on the job training. Be energized to jump in and assist when needed.
Min BS in ME with 2-5 years of applicable work experience.

Responsibilities

Create mechanical and opto-mechanical designs for optical assemblies, mounts, housings, and alignment features, ensuring manufacturability and performance.
Use CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to model assemblies; perform tolerance and sensitivity analyses; perform first order structural and thermal analysis.
Build, align, and test optical modules; develop and execute test plans; perform component reliability and qualification testing.
Prepare detailed drawings, assembly instructions, alignment procedures, and test reports.
Work with optical, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to integrate systems and meet interface requirements.
Assist in prototyping and fielding systems, supporting transition from R&D to production-ready designs.