CareerPlan

Optomechanical Engineer

Scout HeadquartersRemoteFull-time$120k2026-08-26 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead design and development of Scout hardware systems for on-orbit perception and autonomy capabilities.

Role type

Senior IC optomechanical engineer

Builds

Complex optomechanical space payloads and prototype systems

Domain

Aerospace / Spaceflight / Optomechanics

Required skills

Mechanical design, SolidWorks, thermal analysis, shock/vibe analysis, motion analysis, material properties, tolerancing, component lifecycle management

Preferred skills

Space environment considerations, multi-project management, fast-paced team collaboration

Technologies

SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Develop detailed mechanical designs for complex optomechanical space payloads, Collaborate with systems, electrical, optical, and software engineers to integrate subsystems, Build and test prototype systems for design validation, Perform component- and system-level thermal, shock/vibe, and motion analysis

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC