Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer – Opto-Mechanical Systems

Optikos, LLC; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Optikos, LLC in Wakefield, MA seeks a talented mechanical design engineer with a strong background in opto-mechanics to join our Engineering Services group. You will develop new products from concept through testing, partnering with optical and electrical engineers to integrate optics into full systems.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mechanical design and analysis, proficiency with SolidWorks/ANSYS, and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing.
• Proficient with CAD/FEA software (SolidWorks, ANSYS).
• Ability to influence cross-functional technical outcomes.
• Hands-on work style and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (desired).
• Experience with opto-mechanical integration and tolerance analysis (desired).

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical architecture from concept to development of full opto-mechanical systems or major modules.
• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Develop detailed mechanical engineering drawings, BoMs, technical reports, and test documentation.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data to support design verification.
• Collaborate with optical and electrical engineers to integrate optics into larger systems.
• Guide design trade-offs affecting performance, cost, reliability, and schedule.
• Work with the customer to translate their requirements into technical specifications.
• Provide input to sales teams to support quote and statement-of-work development.
• Supplier capability evaluation, process control, jig/fixture design, and advanced DFM.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA analysis

System integration

Hands-on testing

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Job description

Optikos, LLC in Wakefield, MA seeks a talented mechanical design engineer with a strong background in opto-mechanics to join our Engineering Services group. You will develop new products from concept through testing, partnering with optical and electrical engineers to integrate optics into full systems.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mechanical design and analysis, proficiency with SolidWorks/ANSYS, and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach. A Master’s degree is preferred.