Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Edison Smart is partnering with an innovative engineering company developing next-generation laser and sensing technologies for defense and advanced commercial applications. The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer will own complex optical hardware from concept through qualification, designing precision assemblies and ensuring alignment stability through testing and manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Design high-precision opto-mechanical assemblies, including optical benches, mounts, housings, alignment fixtures and beam steering mechanisms
- Deliver mechanically robust solutions that maintain micron-level optical alignment under vibration, thermal cycling and harsh operating environments
- Own mechanical design from concept through prototype, testing and production
- Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T and design-stage FEA to ensure optical performance is maintained
- Work closely with optical, systems, electronics and manufacturing teams to develop cutting-edge products
Skills
- 5+ years' experience designing precision opto-mechanical systems
- Strong background in laser systems, optical instrumentation or electro-optical products
- Expertise in precision CAD design, tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T
- Experience designing hardware where thermal stability and alignment are critical
- Knowledge of FEA tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL or SolidWorks Simulation
- Experience taking products through environmental testing and into manufacture
- U.S. Person status required due to ITAR regulations
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Work on next-generation optical and laser technologies.
- Highly technical, collaborative engineering environment.
- Significant ownership and influence over product design.
- Opportunity to solve genuinely complex engineering challenges with real-world impact.
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