Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Science Corporation•Alameda, CA

33d•$112,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience's hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry. We are looking for a hands-on, experienced Opto-Mechanical Engineer to support development of our next generation therapeutic devices. This specific role will be heavily involved in the design, integration, and fabrication of precision opto-mechanical systems. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who thinks outside the box, is comfortable with open-ended problems, and is able to pivot quickly. Work at Science is highly collaborative, cross functional, and encompasses the range from micro (we work in microns) to macro (some machines weigh hundreds of pounds).

Requirements

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics or related field
5+ years of precision opto-mechanical design experience, preferably in wearable or consumer electronics
Highly skilled in 3D modeling of parts and assemblies, Solidworks preferred
Demonstrated hands-on skills building optical systems
Strong fundamental understanding of optical and mechanical principles
Understanding of human factors related to wearable devices, including ergonomics and comfort
Strong fabrications skills beyond 3D printing - we make precision parts, internally where possible
Mechanical simulation and calculation experience (ie structural FEA)
Fluent in DFMA (machining, molding, precision alignment)
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with AR/VR systems, specifically display technologies and optical architectures
Experience with thermal management in compact optical systems
Class II/III medical device experience with exposure to IEC 60601 design requirements
Comfortable with CNC and CAM programming
Proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and optical design software (e.g., Zemax)

Responsibilities

Design and develop precision optical and mechanical components for AR glasses, including optical elements, mounts, housings, and adjustment mechanisms
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, and analysis reports
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optical engineers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing engineers
Develop prototypes and conduct testing to validate designs and identify improvements
Analyze and resolve optical and mechanical design issues throughout product development
Optimize designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Evaluate and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes
Collaborate with Clinical and Regulatory teams to define functional requirements and validation methods
Directly engage with hardware assembly and testing through production scale-up