Electromechanical Systems Engineer - Optics & Validation

Integress Inc; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Integress Inc. in Lake Forest, CA is seeking an Electromechanical Systems Engineer to bridge optical, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines. You will design and integrate electromechanical components into complex hardware while ensuring traceability and verification.

The role requires strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), optical software ( Zemax, CODE V ), and experience with DOORS and ANSYS. You will lead cross-functional teams and contribute to compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electromechanical design and systems engineering in a relevant industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electromechanical components, assemblies, and systems using lenses, mirrors, sensors, and mounts.
• Perform simulations and analyses (thermal, structural, dynamic) and prototyping to optimize designs.
• Define, document, and manage system-level requirements with traceability to test protocols and plans.
• Lead verification and validation plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level compliance.
• Coordinate with program management to align technical activities with project timelines and deliverables.
• Develop design specifications, test plans, and compliance reports; support audits and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Optical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Zemax

CODE V

DOORS

ANSYS

Job description

Integress Inc. in Lake Forest, CA is seeking an Electromechanical Systems Engineer to bridge optical, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines. You will design and integrate electromechanical components into complex hardware while ensuring traceability and verification.

The role requires strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), optical software ( Zemax, CODE V ), and experience with DOORS and ANSYS. You will lead cross-functional teams and contribute to compliance and risk management.