Opto-Mechanical Engineer

• Responsible for the design and development of custom optical systems and their associated hardware and software
• Support and perform evaluation and characterization of optical elements, components, and fixtures. Perform modeling, prototyping, evaluating, and characterizing optical elements and mounts
• Execute or implement new optical designs with a focus on manufacturability
• Perform analysis of optics, mounting strategies, detailed geometric or performance tolerances, manufacturability, and cost
• Support current platforms with optical analysis, enhancements, and improvements where needed
• Create part drawings, assembly drawings, and models in SolidWorks
• Work with other engineers from multiple research backgrounds to integrate new elements or subsystems into designs
• Perform stress and thermal analysis and experiments to quantify and minimize sources of error or mitigate risk
• Address and resolve customer problems and complaints in regards to hardware or software
• Develop new functionality and applications for in-house software capabilities
• Maintain positive customer relations, to include project status updates
• Produce technical reports and presentations to convey work and results to customers
• Write technical reports and proposals as required by the project
• Ensure accuracy and follow documentation procedures for all work; maintain notebook of daily activities and provide weekly report of work
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or higher related to the field of optical or mechanical engineering (or similar field) with a superior academic record
• Experience and interest in opto-mechanical system design
• Attention to detail and effective time and schedule management skills
• Effective organizing, planning, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt within a small team to support evolving customer requirements
• Ability to execute instructions and communication in written, oral, and diagram form
• Demonstrated strong writing, fact-gathering, and analytical skills
• Basic computer and software skills including but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, and Power Point)

• Knowledge or experience in Python or C++ object modeling, MATLAB programming, software development, bash scripting, and/or other coding languages
• Experience in CAD modeling with programs such as SolidWorks or Blender
• Experience in optical design using ray tracing software such as Zemax or other commercial or open-source FDTD and FEM packages
• College cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.5 or higher
• A minor degree or dual degree in Mathematics or Physics
• Experience or interest in astronomy or telescope and image systems

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
• May be required to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance

• In-office attendance is required; remote work is not offered at this time

Applied Optimization