Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer for Aerospace

Mimir Engineering; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary monthly bonus

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, telehealth

Job summary

Mimir Engineering, a precision engineering service provider focusing on aerospace optical systems, seeks a Principal Engineer to lead technical direction and cradle-to-grave delivery for space and commercial programs.

You will mentor engineers, develop assemblies and sub-systems, perform FEM and CAD work, and present in design reviews. Requires 15 years in opto-mechanical design, proficiency with SolidWorks, Matlab and Zemax, U.S. person, and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 15 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 when required, typically no more than 10% additional time.

Responsibilities

• Win business by cultivating new and existing customer relationships through depth of knowledge.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical leadership within and/or across discipline(s).
• Develop and improve technical capabilities of the company.
• Lead the design and development of 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 FEM knowledge.
• Create detailed engineering documentation (CAD models, drawings, BOMs, reports, etc.).
• Provide expert guidance to clients and staff on difficult technical problems.
• Anticipate future engineering needs and needed modifications.
• Work on projects independently or with a multi-disciplined team.
• Mentor and assist other engineers.
• Collaborate on project plans, proposals, and schedules.
• Prepare slides for and present in customer design reviews and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Optical integration

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Matlab

Zemax

Job description

Mimir Engineering, a precision engineering service provider focusing on aerospace optical systems, seeks a Principal Engineer to lead technical direction and cradle-to-grave delivery for space and commercial programs.

You will mentor engineers, develop assemblies and sub-systems, perform FEM and CAD work, and present in design reviews. Requires 15 years in opto-mechanical design, proficiency with SolidWorks, Matlab and Zemax, U.S. person, and willingness to travel up to 10%.