Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Remote Options

MIMIR ENGINEERING INCORPORATED; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; 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

Job summary

Mimir Engineering Incorporated, based in the United States, seeks a Senior Engineer in San Diego, CA, to design and develop precision opto-mechanical assemblies. The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, rigorous design analysis, and close collaboration with clients and staff across multiple disciplines.

We value strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept through to delivery while supporting extended hours and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8 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 and travel as required

Responsibilities

• Design and develop 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 detailed knowledge of fundamentals, including the use of classical hand calculations and finite element modeling (FEM)
• Create detailed engineering documentation (CAD models, drawings, BOMs, reports, instructions, presentations, etc.) as necessary to support project needs
• Provide expert guidance to clients and other staff members working on difficult technical problems
• Anticipate future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal
• Work on projects independently and/or with a multi-disciplined team
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and juggle multiple projects
• Mentor and assist junior engineers
• Collaborate with others in the development of project plans, proposals, and schedules
• Prepare slides for and present in customer design reviews and meetings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Technical mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Matlab

Zemax

Job description

Mimir Engineering Incorporated, based in the United States, seeks a Senior Engineer in San Diego, CA, to design and develop precision opto-mechanical assemblies. The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, rigorous design analysis, and close collaboration with clients and staff across multiple disciplines.

We value strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept through to delivery while supporting extended hours and travel as required.