Senior Space Opto-Mechanical Engineer – Flight Hardware

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a senior opto-mechanical engineer to design and deliver spaceflight instruments and hardware for civil space exploration and national security missions.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams of mechanical, optical, structural, and thermal engineers, guiding integration and test activities and collaborating with scientists to define requirements while supporting travel and shift work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years experience in opto-mechanical design.
• Proficiency with PTC CAD or SolidWorks.
• Experience with Zemax or Code V.
• Thermal and vibrational analysis experience.
• GD&T and drawing standards knowledge.
• Willingness to travel 5% to NASA facilities and subcontractors.
• Willingness to support 5% shift work during I&T events.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Design, draft, and oversee fabrication of parts and sub-assemblies.
• Perform mechanical analyses and interface with thermal and stress engineers to verify design integrity.
• Lead teams of other mechanical engineers and related disciplines.
• Lead optical instrument design, test, and integration.
• Design mechanical GSE and test fixtures.
• Collaborate with scientists to determine appropriate mechanical requirements.
• Provide input to instrument proposals and assist in development of new concepts.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

PTC CAD / SolidWorks

Zemax / Code V

Thermal analysis

Vibration analysis

GD&T / drawing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PTC CAD

SolidWorks

Zemax

Code V

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a senior opto-mechanical engineer to design and deliver spaceflight instruments and hardware for civil space exploration and national security missions.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams of mechanical, optical, structural, and thermal engineers, guiding integration and test activities and collaborating with scientists to define requirements while supporting travel and shift work as needed.