Mechanical Engineer: Precision Opto‑Mechanical & Thermal for Directed Energy

EOS group; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS is building a high energy laser weapon capability, seeking two Mechanical Engineers to design and integrate precision opto-mechanical and thermal systems for field deployment. The role spans beam director structures, cooling loops, and platform integration, with hands-on work and field travel.

You will take designs from concept through prototype to tested systems, collaborating across engineering disciplines and supporting build and maintenance in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, mechatronic or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum 4 years in mechanical design for demanding applications.
• Advanced 3D CAD proficiency with strong tolerancing discipline.
• Experience from concept to prototype to test; able to rework as needed.
• Hands-on workshop experience and willingness to travel to test sites.

Responsibilities

• Design precision opto-mechanical assemblies including beam director structures.
• Design thermal management for high energy laser subsystems with coolant loops.
• Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings to AS 1100.
• Perform structural, modal, thermal and fluid analysis to verify performance.
• Plan platform integration, mounting, serviceability and lifting provisions.
• Choose materials, finishes and coolants for alignment retention and corrosion resistance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and workshop on manufacturability and lead times.
• Maintain drawings, BOMs and change records; support design reviews.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Thermal analysis

3D CAD

Structural analysis

Field maintenance

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Inventor

Job description

EOS is building a high energy laser weapon capability, seeking two Mechanical Engineers to design and integrate precision opto-mechanical and thermal systems for field deployment. The role spans beam director structures, cooling loops, and platform integration, with hands-on work and field travel.

You will take designs from concept through prototype to tested systems, collaborating across engineering disciplines and supporting build and maintenance in challenging environments.