Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineering Lead

Electro Optic Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro Optic Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership, governance, and people leadership across the mechanical engineering function. You will lead a team of engineers and act as the principal technical authority for opto-mechanical and electro-optical systems from concept through production and sustainment.

With 12+ years of industry experience, you will drive engineering excellence, oversee delivery of high-quality solutions, and ensure projects meet

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical design, product development, and engineering delivery.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD platforms (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, Inventor).
• Expert knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical authority for mechanical design and engineering activities.
• Lead development of complex opto‑mechanical systems from concept through production and lifecycle support.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, design practices, and governance processes.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Engineering governance

Team leadership

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

CPEng eligibility

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

NX

Inventor

FEA

Job description

Electro Optic Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership, governance, and people leadership across the mechanical engineering function. You will lead a team of engineers and act as the principal technical authority for opto-mechanical and electro-optical systems from concept through production and sustainment.

With 12+ years of industry experience, you will drive engineering excellence, oversee delivery of high-quality solutions, and ensure projects meet