Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Laser Systems

Leonardo Electronics US Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo Electronics US Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive design and analysis of advanced diode laser systems. The role blends hands‑on prototype work in our lab with collaboration across customers and cross‑functional teams, ensuring robust, producible solutions.

You will mentor engineers, manage design reviews, and contribute to product excellence from concept through production transfer in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 6+ years of impactful engineering experience with increasing responsibility and independent thinking.
• Hands-on development in a cleanroom environment up to 50% of time.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and rigorous analysis of complex mechanical components and assemblies.
• Spend substantial time on hands-on prototype development and testing in cleanroom and lab settings.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project priorities to success.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to maintain scope and budget, and transfer designs to production.

Skills

Hands-on development

Thermal design

CAD design

ANSYS analysis

Mentorship

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Leonardo Electronics US Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive design and analysis of advanced diode laser systems. The role blends hands‑on prototype work in our lab with collaboration across customers and cross‑functional teams, ensuring robust, producible solutions.

You will mentor engineers, manage design reviews, and contribute to product excellence from concept through production transfer in a fast‑paced environment.