Optical/Mechanical Designer

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Optical/Mechanical Designer to join small teams on fast-paced sensor-system projects, from concept through prototype testing.

The role includes optics, electronics, thermal and mechanical integration with a focus on fabrication-friendly designs and tight tolerances. Hybrid work requires 3–4 days in the office near Bedford, MA, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Mechanical Design.
• Experience with optical/mechanical subsystems and components.
• Design, analysis and documentation of EO/IR systems.
• Familiarity with fabrication techniques (machining, sheet metal).
• Familiarity with thermal and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex designs for imaging systems, thermal packaging, materials, and mechanisms.
• Work with various platforms (vehicles, aircraft, ships, spacecraft).
• Model mechanical enclosures and optical assemblies with mounting/alignment considerations; perform tolerance analysis and environmental testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Optical systems

EO/IR systems

Prototype development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

CAD/EDA/TCAD

Job description

Optical/Mechanical Designers

Duration: 3 years Pay Range: $65-$83/hr. DOE Clearance: eligible to get Secret Hybrid: 3-4 days per week

Seeking an experienced Senior Optical/Mechanical Designer in the design, fabrication, integration and test of advanced sensor systems. The expert Designer will work in small teams on a variety of short duration (6-18 month) projects, interfacing with other subject matter experts and provide complex and innovative solutions for rapid prototypes. This position must be able to create, design, oversee and coordinate the development of sensor/system components including electronics, thermal, mechanical, and optical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop complex designs for the optimum performance and ease of fabrication, assembly and testing of complex imaging systems, thermal systems packaging solutions, novel materials and innovative mechanisms
• Experience with a wide range of platforms (i.e. manned/unmanned vehicles, aircrafts, ships, spacecrafts)
• Experience with the design and modeling of mechanical enclosures, optical assemblies with an understanding of requirements needed for Mounting/adjustment/actuation, alignment & measurement techniques, precision bearing, gearing & drive systems, structural/thermal analysis and environmental testing.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Should demonstrate good written and oral communications skills.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years experience in Mechanical Design
• Mechanical CAD experience (Solid Works or other CAD software)
• Vast experience with mechanisms and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with design, analysis and documentation of opto-/mechanical subsystems and components
• Familiarity with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and structural analysis
• Familiarity with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems

Preferred Skills:

• Opto-mechanical experience is highly preferred. Candidates with this experience will stand out.
• Experience with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc
• Experience with military standards, mil spec components
• Experience with thermal analysis and structural analysis
• Experience with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems
• Experience with coordinating and executing system performance testing

Looking for a minimum of 5 years of experience, but ideally someone would have 8+ years of experience. This person has some flexibility to work remote depending on the specific project work, but will be required in the office at least 3-4 days a week. If this person was not originally local to MA, they would need to relocate for the start of this position. An interim is sufficient for the start of this position.

Must Have Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Yes Design Computer-Aided Design 5 years Device Design 5 years Software AutoCAD 5 years CAD/EDA/TCAD 5 years CATIA 5 years Computer-Aided Manufacturing 5 years Process and Device TCAD 5 years Solidworks 3D Computer-Aided Design(CAD) 5 years Nice to Have Mechanical Mechanical - Opto 0 years