Senior Optomechanical Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, and integrate optomechanical subsystems for infrared remote sensing instruments used in space applications.
Role type
Senior Optomechanical Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Infrared remote sensing instruments and associated test infrastructure for LEO satellite constellations
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Optomechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optomechanical design, STOP analysis (FEA, Sigfit, Zemax), CAD (SolidWorks), precision optical/metrology, system integration, environmental testing (vibration, TVAC)
Preferred skills
Trade studies, requirements development, error budgeting, root cause analysis, cleanroom operations, Python/C++ scripting
Technologies
SolidWorks, FEA, Sigfit, Zemax
Responsibilities
Own optomechanical design efforts including concept development, trade studies, and preliminary sizing; Perform subsystem and system-level analyses including tolerance stackups and alignment planning; Support DFM/DFA efforts for volume production; Support optical instrument assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) planning and implementation; Conduct subsystem and instrument-level testing including environmental and system characterization/V&V; Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tools
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC