Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design and validate ruggedized mechanical subsystems for directed-energy systems, ensuring reliable performance in demanding field conditions.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (directed-energy systems)
Builds
Ruggedized mechanical subsystems, enclosures, beam director structures, gimbals, and precision mounts for field-deployable directed-energy systems
Domain
Defense / Directed-energy systems / Optomechanics
Required skills
Mechanical design, FEA (ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus), Thermal management, MIL-STD-810 compliance, Test rig development, Manufacturing handoff, Design reviews, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Laser systems experience, Directed-energy experience, Optical bench ruggedization, Vehicle-mounted systems experience
Technologies
ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus
Responsibilities
Design and validate mechanical subsystems including enclosures, beam director structures, gimbals, and precision mounts; Perform static, modal, random vibration, and shock response spectrum FEA and correlate with testing; Develop thermal management solutions for high-power laser and electronics packaging; Build, instrument, and operate test rigs; Design to MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration requirements; Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers; Travel to field test events and range days
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC