Product and Mechanical Engineering Lead

Deel; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity

Competitive healthcare

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Azora is seeking a Product and Mechanical Engineering Lead to design and industrialize optical communication terminals, terrestrial and space-bound, with a focus on manufacturability and volume production.

You will own system architecture and work with electrical, mechanical, and optical teams to deliver compact, robust terminals suitable for field deployment, with travel to field sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Track record taking compact, complex products from design through to mass production.
• Hands-on experience with optical, electrical, and mechanical integration.
• Strong robustness and tolerance engineering for consumer or industrial products.
• Demonstrated ownership of full system architecture in a cross-disciplinary team.
• Familiarity with electrical safety and EMC compliance testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical, electrical, and mechanical integration into compact, manufacturable terminals.
• Own full system architecture, coordinating with electrical and mechanical engineers to hit size, performance, and producibility targets.
• Drive robustness and tolerance engineering with stack-ups, worst-case analysis, and design margins.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA), and establish a repeatable build process across internal and external manufacturing.
• Plan and oversee electrical safety and EMC/EMI testing (FCC Part 15, CE/UKCA, IEC standards).
• Balance cost and performance trade-offs to keep the product buildable and competitive.

Skills

System architecture

Optical integration

Electrical integration

Mechanical integration

Robustness & TOL

EMC/Electrical safety

Job description

Product and Mechanical Engineering LeadJob detailsEngineeringPhoenix , San Francisco Bay AreaFull-timeOn-site**About the role**You’ll lead the design and industrialization of Azora’s optical communication terminals — both terrestrial and space-bound. The goal is hardware that’s not just functional in the lab but repeatable, reliable, and producible at volume. If you’ve taken compact optical or imaging products from a working prototype to a mass-producible design, this is built for you. You’ll own system architecture and partner closely with electrical, mechanical, and optical engineers to deliver compact, integrated products that survive real-world environments and a real production line.**What you’ll do*** Lead optical, electrical, and mechanical integration into compact, manufacturable terminals.* Own full system architecture, working with electrical and mechanical engineers to hit size, performance, and producibility targets.* Drive robustness and tolerance engineering — tolerance stack-ups, worst-case analysis, and design margins drawn from consumer or industrial product practice.* Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA), and stand up a repeatable build process across internal and external manufacturing.* Plan and oversee electrical safety and EMC/EMI compliance testing (e.g., FCC Part 15, CE/UKCA, relevant IEC safety standards).* Balance cost and performance across the design, making the trades that keep the product both buildable and competitive.**What you bring*** Track record taking compact, complex products from design through to mass production.* Hands-on experience with optical, electrical, and mechanical integration.* Strong robustness and tolerance engineering for consumer or industrial products.* Demonstrated ownership of full system architecture in a cross-disciplinary team.* Familiarity with electrical safety and EMC compliance testing.**Nice to have*** A hands-on engineer who wants technical contribution across every part of the product.* Autonomous systems experience, including software control of complex hardware.* Experience managing both internal and external manufacturing.* Cost/performance engineering at the product level.* Free-space optics, laser comms, or precision optical product background**Location**This is an onsite/hybrid role based in Tempe, AZ or the Bay Area, CA – hardware work that’s hard to do remotely. Some travel expected for field deployment and vendor/manufacturing visits.**Benefits:*** Generous equity* Competitive healthcare (including options for vision and dental)* 401(k)* Unlimited PTO**EEO & Reasonable Accommodations*** *Azora is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.** *If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know by contacting* *[e-mail]***Export Control**To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (iii) protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.**Salary ranges are based on the following criteria:*** Level 1 (starting from $130,000 USD): 3-5 years of experience in relevant roles.* Level 2 (starting from $160,000 USD): 5-15 years of experience in relevant roles.* Final salary is based on geographic location, experience, skills, and qualifications