Engineer Structural - Level 4 - Devens
About The Position
Adaptive Optics Associates – Xinetics (AOA Xinetics), a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, is seeking a Structural Engineer to support Xinetics program activities in Devens, Massachusetts. AOA Xinetics designs, develops, and manufactures precision optical products and systems, including deformable mirrors, optical systems, adaptive optics control systems, and silicon carbide optical structures for government, commercial, and defense customers. The role supports opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems across development and manufacturing. The engineer will create and document designs, conduct trade studies and testing, develop qualification plans, translate system requirements into mechanical designs, and help resolve manufacturing issues. The position involves collaboration across engineering, program management, operations, supply chain, and quality, as well as travel to customer and supplier sites as needed. Travel is listed as 25% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. A clearance is not required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and eight years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, design, and drawing practices, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Experience with opto-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with test fixture design and development.
- Experience with NX CAD, SolidWorks, or CREO.
- Experience with product lifecycle and configuration management tools.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Detailed knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and ASME Y14.5M GD&T specifications.
- Creativity and ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Design and document opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems on multiple projects throughout development and manufacturing.
- Create part and assembly models, detailed drawings, and parts lists in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and AOX drawing standards.
- Perform trade studies and design of experiments, and assemble and test parts, components, and assemblies.
- Develop and execute mechanical testing and qualification plans to meet system requirements.
- Work with the chief engineer and program management to drive hardware design while meeting challenging schedules.
- Derive system-level requirements into mechanical designs.
- Support root cause analysis and rapid resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities.
- Collaborate with engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, global supply chain, and quality.
- Travel to customer and supplier sites as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
