Mechanical Engineer V

Job Description:

• Work in cross-functional teams with multiple engineering disciplines (optical, mechanical, electrical, firmware, etc.) to design and build experimental setups and engineering prototypes.
• Guidance and direction to be provided by optomechanical engineer(s) and research scientists.

Skills:

• Strong mechanical design skills for components and assemblies
• Basic optical design skills for free space optical systems
• Assembly and prototyping skills for large lab setups and form factor prototypes

Attributes:

• Ability to construct and maintain complex CAD models of optical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to model and optimize simple optical systems.
• Ability to own the full prototype loop of design, fabricate, build, and test.
• Self-starter, motivated, chases down details and follows up and follows through.
• Actively seeks out answers when stuck, doesn't wait on the team.
• Able to work with limited inputs and can handle ambiguity, make decisions.
• General curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Able to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects at once.
• Creative, enjoys design work, detail oriented.
• Experience level: >5 years work experience.

Knowledge:

• Design for prototype manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, milling, and turning.
• Solidworks mechanical CAD experience preferred
• Zemax or Code V optical CAD experience preferred
• Familiarity with lab processes and equipment such as lasers.
• General familiarity with standard optical and optomechanical components (lenses, mirrors, mounts, stages, cameras, etc.) as well as the major suppliers (Thorlabs, Edmund Optics, Newport, McMaster, Digikey, etc.)

Typical Day in the Role:

• Prototyping, CAD design, tracking for large programs, Optics, headset work, tolerance analysis, manufacturing studies

Pay Range: $100++

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.