Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Optics & Precision

Observable Space; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Flexible work environment

Unlimited PTO

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Observable Space is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design precision mechanical and optomechanical systems for telescopes and related equipment. You will collaborate with optical, electrical, and software engineers to deliver observatory-grade hardware for ground-based and future space deployment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5+ years in a related field, and strong CAD/FEA skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience designing precision mechanical and optomechanical systems for telescopes or related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize mechanical and optomechanical components such as telescope tubes, mounts, enclosures, and supports.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform FEA simulations for stress, thermal, and vibrational environments.
• Collaborate with optics and software teams to ensure mechanical compatibility with imaging and tracking subsystems.
• Support full product lifecycle from concept through testing and production.
• Participate in design reviews (PDR/CDR) and document results.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication, QC, assembly, and validation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Optomechanical systems

3D CAD modeling

FEA simulations

Cross-functional collaboration

Product lifecycle support

Design reviews (PDR/CDR)

Fabrication & assembly support

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

ANSYS/Nastran

Job description

Observable Space is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design precision mechanical and optomechanical systems for telescopes and related equipment. You will collaborate with optical, electrical, and software engineers to deliver observatory-grade hardware for ground-based and future space deployment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5+ years in a related field, and strong CAD/FEA skills.