Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer: Precision Optronics

Collins Aerospace; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Three weeks vacation

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in opto-mechanical design for their Carlsbad location. In this role, you will lead mechanical design of optical assemblies, perform critical analyses, and collaborate on system-level requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong CAD proficiency, significant opto-mechanical experience, and a commitment to high-performance designs. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a generous 401(k) plan, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience or advanced degree with 3 years experience.
• At least 8 years of opto-mechanical design experience for harsh environments.
• Deep understanding of ASME Y14.5-2018 GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of optical and opto-electrical assemblies.
• Perform tolerance, thermal, structural analysis for reliability.
• Develop 3D CAD models and documentation following standards.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design experience

Strong proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., Creo)

Precision mechanical design principles

Experience designing optical components

Hands-on prototyping and testing

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Creo

Ansys Workbench

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in opto-mechanical design for their Carlsbad location. In this role, you will lead mechanical design of optical assemblies, perform critical analyses, and collaborate on system-level requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong CAD proficiency, significant opto-mechanical experience, and a commitment to high-performance designs. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a generous 401(k) plan, and relocation assistance.