Principal OptoMechanical Engineer

IC Resources; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is partnering with an innovative deep-tech business in Galway to recruit a Principal Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer. You will own complex optical systems from concept through development, integration, testing and qualification.

The role demands 12+ years of opto-mechanical experience, advanced CAD/FEA skills (SolidWorks, NX, ANSYS), and a track record in high-reliability environments. Expect leadership across multidisciplinary teams and adherence to ECSS/MIL-STD standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience, with a strong background in opto-mechanical or precision mechanical design.
• Advanced 3D CAD and FEA experience (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, ANSYS or equivalent).
• Expertise in precision optical assemblies, alignment, tolerance analysis and thermal stability.
• Experience managing vibration, structural integrity and environmental challenges.
• A background in space, aerospace, photonics or other high-reliability engineering environments.
• Familiarity with ECSS, MIL-STD or equivalent engineering standards.
• Strong technical leadership skills and experience working across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of complex, precision-engineered optical systems from concept through development, integration, testing and qualification.
• Lead cross-disciplinary design reviews and provide technical leadership across teams.
• Mentor engineers and ensure compliance with space/high-rel standards.

Skills

opto-mechanical design

3D CAD

FEA

optical assemblies

tolerance analysis

thermal stability

vibration

high-reliability environments

ECSS MIL-STD

technical leadership

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Job description

I'm partnering with an innovative deep-tech business operating at the forefront of optical communications and photonics to find an experienced Principal Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to take technical ownership of complex, precision-engineered optical systems, leading designs from initial concept through detailed development, integration, testing and qualification.

What we're looking for:

• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience, with a strong background in opto-mechanical or precision mechanical design.
• Advanced 3D CAD and FEA experience (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, ANSYS or equivalent).
• Expertise in precision optical assemblies, alignment, tolerance analysis and thermal stability.
• Experience managing vibration, structural integrity and environmental challenges.
• A background in space, aerospace, photonics or other high-reliability engineering environments.
• Familiarity with ECSS, MIL-STD or equivalent engineering standards.
• Strong technical leadership skills and experience working across multidisciplinary teams.

You'll have the opportunity to influence engineering decisions, solve challenging technical problems and help develop next-generation optical communications technology.