Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager for Aerospace Programs

EVONA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager in San Diego to lead opto-mechanical development for complex aerospace programs. This leadership position involves managing a small team of engineers while contributing technically to key decisions and customer discussions. Ideal candidates have a Mechanical Engineering background with optical systems experience and are proficient in SolidWorks or Creo. This role offers a chance to work on high-reliability hardware systems in a stable program environment, providing opportunities for technical and leadership growth.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering background with strong optical systems experience.
• Experience delivering complex aerospace or precision hardware systems.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or Creo.

Responsibilities

• Lead opto-mechanical development across complex aerospace programs.
• Manage a small team of engineers while remaining technically involved.
• Own key technical decisions and contribute to proposals and customer discussions.
• Work across high-reliability hardware systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Optical systems experience

Team leadership

Proficient in SolidWorks or Creo

Experience in aerospace or precision hardware systems

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

EVONA is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager in San Diego to lead opto-mechanical development for complex aerospace programs. This leadership position involves managing a small team of engineers while contributing technically to key decisions and customer discussions. Ideal candidates have a Mechanical Engineering background with optical systems experience and are proficient in SolidWorks or Creo. This role offers a chance to work on high-reliability hardware systems in a stable program environment, providing opportunities for technical and leadership growth.