Lead Space Opto-Mechanical Engineer (Top Secret Eligible)

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Healthy work-life balance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Locality allowance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a senior opto-mechanical engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deliver spaceflight hardware for civil space exploration and national security missions.

You will collaborate with systems, optical, mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers to advance high-performance instruments for NASA missions and national security space programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in opto-mechanical design.
• Experience with CAD software such as PTC CAD or SolidWorks.
• Experience with Zemax or Code V for optical design.
• Thermal and vibrational analysis experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Willing to travel 5% to NASA facilities and subcontractors.
• Willing to support shift work during I&T events.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, draft, and oversee fabrication of parts and sub-assemblies.
• Perform mechanical analyses and interface with thermal and stress engineers to verify design integrity.
• Lead teams of other mechanical engineers and related disciplines.
• Lead optical instrument design, test, and integration.
• Design mechanical GSE and test fixtures.
• Work closely with scientists to determine mechanical requirements.
• Provide input to instrument proposals and assist in development of new concepts.

Skills

Mechanical design

Opto-mechanical design

Team leadership

Thermal analysis

Vibration analysis

GD&T

Proficiency in CAD

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC CAD

SolidWorks

Zemax

Code V

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a senior opto-mechanical engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deliver spaceflight hardware for civil space exploration and national security missions.

You will collaborate with systems, optical, mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers to advance high-performance instruments for NASA missions and national security space programs.