Senior Engineer

MIMIR ENGINEERING INCORPORATED; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

Mimir Engineering Incorporated is seeking a Senior Engineer to design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. You will create prototypes, perform testing, and support flight hardware and GSE as part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment.

The role requires 8 years of experience, strong CAD/Optical software skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating on design reviews and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 8 years of experience in opto-mechanical design or related precision mechanical design.
• Strong understanding of optical integration techniques and considerations.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (CAD & simulation), Matlab, and Zemax.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop assemblies and sub-systems for remote sensing, communications, data analytics, defense, and more.
• Develop innovative technical solutions to meet performance and survivability requirements.
• Design, build, and test prototypes, flight hardware, and ground support equipment as needed.
• Perform system sizing and component selection using engineering judgment, FEM, and hand calculations.
• Create detailed engineering documentation (CAD models, drawings, BOMs, reports) to support projects.
• Provide expert guidance to clients and staff on difficult problems.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate on project plans and schedules.
• Prepare slides and present at customer design reviews and meetings.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Optical integration techniques

Strong communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Matlab

Zemax

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Flexible work from home options available.

About Mimir Engineering

Mimir Engineering is a precision engineering service provider with a team that spans multiple disciplines and backgrounds. We work across a broad industry base with a specific focus on the end-to-end development of aerospace optical systems and capabilities in design, analysis, and manufacturing (i.e. AI&T). We enjoy the technical and team-building aspects of tackling the most challenging engineering problems.

Senior Engineer

Essential Functions

• Design and develop assemblies and sub-systems for a diverse range of applications such as remote sensing, communications, data analytics, defense, etc.
• Develop innovative technical solutions to meet performance and survivability requirements of hardware
• Design, build, and test prototypes, flight hardware, and ground support equipment (GSE) as necessary
• Drive appropriate system sizing and design/selection of components using engineering judgement and detailed knowledge of fundamentals, including the use of classical hand calculations and finite element modeling (FEM)
• Create detailed engineering documentation (CAD models, drawings, BOMs, reports, instructions, presentations, etc.) as necessary to support project needs
• Provide expert guidance to clients and other staff members working on difficult technical problems
• Anticipate future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal
• Work on projects independently and/or with a multi-disciplined team
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and juggle multiple projects
• Mentor and assist junior engineers
• Collaborate with others in the development of project plans, proposals, and schedules
• Prepare slides for and present in customer design reviews and meetings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline
• 8 years of experience in opto-mechanical design or other precision mechanical design
• Demonstrated understanding of optical integration techniques and considerations
• Ability to assist, independently perform, and/or delegate work tasks
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (CAD & simulation), Matlab, and Zemax
• Prior experience in a consulting environment is a plus
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment
• Proactive approach to problem solving in a collaborative work environment
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required