Senior Optomechanical + NPI Engineer

Pendar Technologies•Cambridge, MA

2h•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pendar Technologies is seeking a Senior Optomechanical + NPI Engineer to bridge R&D and production for our advanced optical sensing systems. This role is responsible for taking designs from prototype to a producible, reliable, high-yield product by developing advanced automated manufacturing platforms — you will be owning the platform's ongoing success once it's live. You'll design the optomechanical systems, automation cell architecture that make our systems manufacturable at scale, guiding the vision and optimization algorithms that support them. You'll stay engaged through fabrication, test, and production ramp to make sure our products and manufacturing systems actually work in practice. This role requires a strong understanding of optical and mechanical fundamentals along with the ability to design and build experimental and optomechanical apparatuses. We're looking for someone who is an independent thinker and doer, who is sharp, learns fast, and enjoys solving real hardware challenges using analytical skills while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in a Hardware Engineering field (e.g., Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Robotics) or Applied Physics is preferred. Candidates with a Master's and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's and 5+ years, are also encouraged to apply.
Deep understanding of optical and mechanical fundamentals
Experienced in CAD (SolidWorks) to quickly turn ideas into designs.
Hands-on skills in mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering, electronics controllers, and familiarity with machine shop tools and 3D printing.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience taking a product from prototype through NPI into production.
Experience working with contract manufacturers, vendors, or suppliers on tooling/fixturing.
Exposure to standard manufacturing engineering and supply chain best practices.
Familiarity with data analysis software tools (Python, MATLAB, MINITAB, etc.) or PCB prototyping.

Responsibilities

Lead the transition of new opto-mechanical designs from R&D prototype to a stable, producible manufacturing platform. This includes design, fixturing, process development, and reliability testing including compliance with military/environmental reliability standards such as MIL-STD-810.
Take responsibility for a platform's success in production: when something breaks, doesn't scale, or doesn't work as expected, you're the person who drives it to resolution, whether that means redesigning a component, rebuilding a test setup, or getting hands-on in the lab.
Design and build the tools that drive success on the production line — automation cells, test fixtures, experimental setups, precision optomechanical alignment procedures — as needed for whatever problem is in front of you.
Investigate failures at the root cause and drive corrective action across design, process, and manufacturing.