Senior Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer

Energy Jobline ZR; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company, seeks a Principal Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer to conceive and develop optical, mechanical, and opto‑mechanical system layouts for airborne and space platforms.

You will lead design initiatives, create highly complex 3D models in SolidWorks, perform tolerance analysis, generate drawings, BOMs, and procedures, and provide technical guidance to program management, operations, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience.
• Strong grasp of optical and mechanical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design intricate opto‑mechanical components and assemblies for airborne and space platforms.
• Lead product design initiatives and process development, ensuring specifications and requirements are met.
• Provide technical guidance to program management, Operations, and Business Development as needed.
• Produce drawings, procedures, work instructions, and Bills of Materials per documentation standards.
• Coordinate design tasks and contribute to R&D initiatives for emerging technologies.

Skills

Opto‑mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Simcenter

FEMAP

Job description

Attalon, a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company, seeks a Principal Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer to conceive and develop optical, mechanical, and opto‑mechanical system layouts for airborne and space platforms.

You will lead design initiatives, create highly complex 3D models in SolidWorks, perform tolerance analysis, generate drawings, BOMs, and procedures, and provide technical guidance to program management, operations, and customers.