Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 077QE

Quartus Engineering; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,476 - 230,793; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Employee stock ownership plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Quartus Engineering in San Diego is looking for a Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer to guide the design and integration of high-performance optical systems. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and involves collaborating across teams to tackle challenging technical problems.

The successful candidate will have a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering and 10-17 years of experience in opto-mechanical design. The compensation range is between $138,476 and $230,793 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10-17 years of experience in opto-mechanical design and integration.
• Experience with design validation using finite element analysis.
• Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident).

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and integration of optical systems.
• Perform risk analysis and lead technical execution on projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and support customer design reviews.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Integration for high performance optical systems

Precision mechanics

Design validation techniques

Familiarity with optical raytracing software

Heat transfer and thermal management

Education

BS and/or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ISO 10110

Zemax

CodeV

Job description

What will you do?

As a Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer in our Aerospace sector, you'll lead the mechanical design and integration of high-performance optical systems in challenging environments. This hands-on, technical role spans the full project lifecycle from concept and design through build, alignment, and test. You'll collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams and act as a go-to technical resource within your discipline.

Essential Job Functions

• Design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies and sub-systems for a diverse range of applications such as aerospace, optical payloads, ground systems used for laser communication, energy transfer, and imaging
• Own challenging technical problems from concept through prototype
• Perform risk and tolerance analysis, and sub-system FMEAs
• Lead technical execution on projects including task delegation, technical oversight, design reviews, and customer communication
• Serve as technical lead and primary technical point of contact on select projects
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving engineering standards and best practices
• Support proposals, technical presentations, and customer design reviews

Location

Position is based in San Diego with a hybrid schedule. The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.

What are we looking for?

• BS and/or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10-17 years of experience in:
  • Opto-mechanical design and integration for high performance optical systems in challenging environments
  • Optical system design and opto-mechanical packaging
  • Design of electromechanical mechanisms and precision mechanics (kinematic mounts)
  • Precision motion control
  • Heat transfer and thermal management solutions
  • GD&T application per ASME Y14.5M
  • CAD/CAE software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Design validation using appropriate finite element analysis techniques
• Familiarity with optical raytracing software (Zemax, CodeV, etc)
• Experience with optical drawing creation (ISO 10110 preferred)
• Experience with optical alignment techniques in a lab setting
• Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Compensation and Benefits

Opto-Mechanical Lead Engineer pay range: $138,476 - $230,793. This range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

Referral eligibility: Tier 1

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.