Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical development and transition to production of next generation infrared opto-mechanical systems, including cooled infrared cameras and Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (opto-mechanical systems)
Builds
High-performance cooled infrared cameras and Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs) for defense, space, and commercial industrial applications
Domain
Defense technology / Infrared imaging / Opto-mechanical systems
Required skills
CAD design, material selection, system design, thermal analysis, structural analysis, root-cause analysis, fabrication processes, change control management, project leadership
Preferred skills
Optical system architecture, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), thermal management, DFMA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
Technologies
CAD tools, 3D printing, injection molding, sheet metal, machining
Responsibilities
Own hardware from concept to production, develop infrared sensors, build prototypes and analyze failures, support hardware demonstrations, define system architecture trades, execute opto-mechanical designs, mentor junior engineers, travel to test sites
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership