Lasercom Mechanical Engineer - Space Optics Hardware

Hardware FYI; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stock options

Hybrid work LA

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

Advanced tools

Job summary

Observable Space is seeking a Mechanical Hardware Engineer to design terminal hardware for laser communication systems, from optical benches to space-qualified enclosures. You will see designs go from sketch to bench prototype in weeks, then be involved in assembly, alignment, and flight-quality testing with a cross-functional team.

Join a mission-driven, equal opportunity employer building precision optics platforms for earth and space, with hybrid work options and hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing mechanical hardware in aerospace/optics/precision equipment.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD, SolidWorks, and GD&T.
• Experience with structural and thermal analysis for manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and troubleshooting assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design terminal hardware including optical benches, structures, mounts, enclosures, and packaging.
• Set mechanical interfaces, tolerances, and stiffness and thermal stability requirements; use hand calculations and FEA.
• Create production drawings, BOMs, and interface documentation.
• Work with shops and suppliers to make parts easy to build, assemble, and align.
• Build, align, and troubleshoot prototypes with technicians through rapid design iterations.
• Plan and support environmental tests (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum).

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Hands-on prototyping

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Observable Space is seeking a Mechanical Hardware Engineer to design terminal hardware for laser communication systems, from optical benches to space-qualified enclosures. You will see designs go from sketch to bench prototype in weeks, then be involved in assembly, alignment, and flight-quality testing with a cross-functional team.

Join a mission-driven, equal opportunity employer building precision optics platforms for earth and space, with hybrid work options and hands-on experience in