Lead Optical Payload Mechanical Engineer — Space Systems

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection

Generous time off

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop opto-mechanical designs for space payloads. You'll need a BS in engineering, 5-10 years of relevant experience, and the ability to secure Top Secret clearance. The position involves design responsibilities from concept to launch, collaboration with diverse teams, and ensuring high reliability in demanding environments. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of mechanical design experience with space hardware.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience with exotic opto-mechanical materials.

Responsibilities

• Create opto-mechanical designs of space payloads.
• Conduct hand calculations and higher order thermal analyses.
• Own hardware design from concept to launch.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

CAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Experience with opto-mechanical materials

Education

BS or higher in engineering or hard science

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop opto-mechanical designs for space payloads. You'll need a BS in engineering, 5-10 years of relevant experience, and the ability to secure Top Secret clearance. The position involves design responsibilities from concept to launch, collaboration with diverse teams, and ensuring high reliability in demanding environments. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.