Senior Space Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Sierra Lobo; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Lobo, located in Pasadena, California, is looking for an experienced opto-mechanical engineer to support JPL and commercial aerospace customers. The ideal candidate will have a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, extensive experience in opto-mechanical design, and skills in structural analysis and CAD tools like Siemens NX.

This role involves the design and fabrication of spaceflight imaging instruments and will require excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of industry experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with detailed structural analysis of components and assemblies.
• Ability to take designs from requirement definition to fabrication and test.

Responsibilities

• Support JPL and commercial aerospace customers in opto-mechanical design.
• Engage in the analysis, test, and fabrication of spaceflight imaging instruments.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Siemens NX CAD tool

Mechanical drawing generation

Structural analysis

GD&T principles

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

FRED

Job description

Sierra Lobo, located in Pasadena, California, is looking for an experienced opto-mechanical engineer to support JPL and commercial aerospace customers. The ideal candidate will have a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, extensive experience in opto-mechanical design, and skills in structural analysis and CAD tools like Siemens NX.

This role involves the design and fabrication of spaceflight imaging instruments and will require excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team-focused environment.