Space Optomechanical Engineer – Lead Design & Prototyping

overviewenergy; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness stipend

Paid time off

Sick leave

Parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Overview Energy is seeking a highly skilled Optomechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, manufacturing, and integration of precision optomechanical assemblies for space-based optical systems used in spacecraft and solar power applications.

You will collaborate with optical and spacecraft engineering teams to develop mechanical solutions that meet optical, thermal, and structural requirements, and you will prototype and test hardware through hands-on work with production-grade

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Sciences, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in opto-mechanical engineering.
• Strong 3D CAD and tolerance analysis knowledge.
• Experience with FEA and thermal analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with optical and spacecraft engineering teams.
• Lead the design, analysis, and integration of precision opto-mechanical assemblies for space applications.
• Develop mechanical solutions that meet optical, thermal, and structural requirements.
• Design and build prototypes.
• Create detailed drawings and instructions for production.
• Perform structural and thermal analyses.
• Be hands-on with hardware for prototyping, production, and testing.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Tolerance analysis

Thermal analysis

Materials science

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Interferometers

Wavefront sensors

Beam profilers

Job description

Overview Energy is seeking a highly skilled Optomechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, manufacturing, and integration of precision optomechanical assemblies for space-based optical systems used in spacecraft and solar power applications.

You will collaborate with optical and spacecraft engineering teams to develop mechanical solutions that meet optical, thermal, and structural requirements, and you will prototype and test hardware through hands-on work with production-grade