Lead Mechanical Engineer: Optomechanics & Imaging Systems

Surface Optics Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Surface Optics Corporation in San Diego, CA, seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design of complex spectral imaging systems, including sensor-to-opto interfaces, enclosures, tooling, and support hardware.

You will specify materials and fabrication methods, ensure product quality and regulatory compliance, and manage suppliers and project costs while supporting demonstrations, proposals, and cross-functional engineering work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• At least four years of experience
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, thermal analysis and management, design for manufacturing, optomechanics, and instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical system design, reviews, integration, and testing for spectral imaging products, including sensor-to-optics interfaces, enclosures, tooling, and support hardware.
• Specify materials and fabrication methods, ensure product quality and regulatory compliance, manage suppliers and costs, and support demonstrations, proposals, and cross-functional engineering work.

Skills

Mechanical Design

SolidWorks

Thermal Analysis

Thermal Management

Design for Manufacturing

Optomechanics

Instrumentation

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

System Integration and Testing

Materials Selection

Supplier Management

Quality Control

Technical Presentations

Communication

3D Printing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Surface Optics Corporation in San Diego, CA, seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design of complex spectral imaging systems, including sensor-to-opto interfaces, enclosures, tooling, and support hardware.

You will specify materials and fabrication methods, ensure product quality and regulatory compliance, and manage suppliers and project costs while supporting demonstrations, proposals, and cross-functional engineering work.