Lead, Optical & Mechanical Systems for Mass-Produced Terminals

PLP Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity

Healthcare

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

EEO & accommodations

Job summary

Azora seeks a leader to design and industrialize high‑bandwidth optical terminals for terrestrial and space use. You will own the system architecture and guide optical, electrical, and mechanical engineers to deliver compact, manufacturable hardware ready for real‑world environments and production lines.

You will drive tolerance and robustness engineering, oversee DFM/DFA, and ensure safety and EMC compliance while balancing cost and performance for a competitive, scalable product.

Qualifications

• Track record taking compact, complex products from design to mass production.
• Hands-on experience with optical, electrical, and mechanical integration.
• Familiarity with electrical safety and EMC compliance testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical, electrical, and mechanical integration into compact, manufacturable terminals.
• Own full system architecture with cross-disciplinary engineers to hit size, performance and producibility targets.
• Drive tolerance engineering, worst‑case analysis and design margins for product robustness.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) and establish repeatable build processes with manufacturers.
• Plan and oversee electrical safety and EMC testing (FCC Part 15, CE/UKCA, IEC standards).
• Balance cost and performance to keep the product buildable and competitive.

Skills

Optical integration

Electrical integration

Mechanical integration

System architecture ownership

EMC/ safety testing

Tolerance analysis

Job description

Azora seeks a leader to design and industrialize high‑bandwidth optical terminals for terrestrial and space use. You will own the system architecture and guide optical, electrical, and mechanical engineers to deliver compact, manufacturable hardware ready for real‑world environments and production lines.

You will drive tolerance and robustness engineering, oversee DFM/DFA, and ensure safety and EMC compliance while balancing cost and performance for a competitive, scalable product.