Senior Optomechanical Design Engineer for Space LiDAR

EVONA; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA in Orlando, FL, is seeking an experienced Mechanical / Optomechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical architecture of a space-based LiDAR payload from concept through flight.

You will own precision optomechanical hardware design, working with optical, electrical and software teams to deliver flight-ready space systems, including benches, mechanisms and payload structures.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mechanical or optomechanical design.
• Experience with spacecraft or optical payloads.
• Strong CAD skills across listed tools.
• Experience with FEA, GD&T, DFM and precision design.
• LiDAR/laser/optical instruments background is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept to flight.
• Design optical benches, assemblies and structures.
• Perform structural, thermal and FEA validation.
• Support TVAC, vibration testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing for flight hardware.

Skills

CAD Software

FEA

GD&T

DFM

LiDAR systems

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Job description

EVONA in Orlando, FL, is seeking an experienced Mechanical / Optomechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical architecture of a space-based LiDAR payload from concept through flight.

You will own precision optomechanical hardware design, working with optical, electrical and software teams to deliver flight-ready space systems, including benches, mechanisms and payload structures.