Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer — Remote, High-Precision

Edison Smart®; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to own complex optical hardware from concept through qualification, for defence and advanced commercial applications.

You will design high-precision opto-mechanical assemblies, ensure micron-level optical alignment under vibration and thermal cycling, and collaborate with optical, systems, electronics and manufacturing teams to deliver robust products.

5+ years of experience and US Person status due to ITAR are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience designing precision opto-mechanical systems.
• Strong background in laser systems, optical instrumentation or electro-optical products.
• Expertise in precision CAD, tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T.
• Experience with thermal stability and alignment-critical hardware.
• Experience with environmental testing and transfer to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design high-precision opto-mechanical assemblies such as optical benches, mounts, housings and beam steering mechanisms.
• Ensure micron-level optical alignment under vibration, thermal cycling and harsh environments.
• Own mechanical design from concept through prototype, testing and production.
• Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T and design-stage FEA.
• Collaborate with optical, systems, electronics and manufacturing teams to deliver cutting-edge products.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Thermal stability

FEM analysis

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Edison Smart® is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to own complex optical hardware from concept through qualification, for defence and advanced commercial applications.

You will design high-precision opto-mechanical assemblies, ensure micron-level optical alignment under vibration and thermal cycling, and collaborate with optical, systems, electronics and manufacturing teams to deliver robust products.

5+ years of experience and US Person status due to ITAR are required.