Senior Optomechanical Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Optomechanical Engineer to join our expanding engineering team developing next-generation optical communication systems for space applications. This role involves designing space-qualified optical assemblies that must survive extreme launch loads, operate with micron-level stability on orbit, and be produced in a scalable, cost-effective manner.

As a Senior Optomechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for mechanical and optical system design, alignment strategies, tolerance analysis, and performance verification for precision optical hardware intended for space environments. You will work across optical, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines to ensure designs deliver stable, repeatable optical performance under vacuum, thermal cycling, vibration, and mechanical stress.

Key responsibilities include leading the full lifecycle of optomechanical subsystems including optical mounts, alignment mechanisms, kinematic interfaces, and structural components. You will design high-precision mechanical fixtures for lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, waveplates, and laser systems. The role requires developing alignment strategies and mechanical architectures that maintain optical stability through thermal, vibrational, and mechanical stress.

You will use optical software such as Zemax to evaluate tolerance sensitivity, wavefront error, spot size, and optical performance, while utilizing mechanical design tools such as SolidWorks or NX for high-precision parts and assemblies. The position involves conducting thermal, structural, modal, and tolerance analysis to ensure space environment robustness.

This is a hands-on, senior individual contributor role with significant ownership and visibility. You will mentor junior engineers, represent optomechanical design in cross-functional discussions, and support both ground-based and flight system development. The ideal candidate has strong optomechanical fundamentals, real industry experience, and a track record of owning designs from concept through integration and testing.