Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer — Remote Options

MIMIR ENGINEERING INCORPORATED; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

Mimir Engineering Incorporated is seeking a Senior Engineer to design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. You will create prototypes, perform testing, and support flight hardware and GSE as part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment.

The role requires 8 years of experience, strong CAD/Optical software skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating on design reviews and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 8 years of experience in opto-mechanical design or related precision mechanical design.
• Strong understanding of optical integration techniques and considerations.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (CAD & simulation), Matlab, and Zemax.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop assemblies and sub-systems for remote sensing, communications, data analytics, defense, and more.
• Develop innovative technical solutions to meet performance and survivability requirements.
• Design, build, and test prototypes, flight hardware, and ground support equipment as needed.
• Perform system sizing and component selection using engineering judgment, FEM, and hand calculations.
• Create detailed engineering documentation (CAD models, drawings, BOMs, reports) to support projects.
• Provide expert guidance to clients and staff on difficult problems.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate on project plans and schedules.
• Prepare slides and present at customer design reviews and meetings.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Optical integration techniques

Strong communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Matlab

Zemax

Job description

Mimir Engineering Incorporated is seeking a Senior Engineer to design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. You will create prototypes, perform testing, and support flight hardware and GSE as part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment.

The role requires 8 years of experience, strong CAD/Optical software skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating on design reviews and schedules.