Senior Mechanical Engineer

Description: Optical Engines is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at the Colorado Springs, CO facility. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be primarily responsible for owning and driving the mechanical design of high power laser systems and optical devices, working closely with and mentoring a team of engineers and technicians on a variety of technical tasks in a cutting-edge R&D environment. This is a full-circle, hands-on position that combines complex design skills, fabrication and modification of components in an in-house machine shop, building precision mechanical assemblies, and performing critical testing to validate design choices. Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Requirements: Lead mechanical design efforts for the development of novel high power fiber laser systems and associated tooling to support manufacturing and testing Generate innovative hardware architectures to meet performance, environmental, reliability, and cost requirements Perform engineering analysis to guide designs of high precision opto-mechanical assemblies, including thermal, fluid, and mechanical stress modeling Validate manufacturability of new designs by identifying critical manufacturing tolerances and viable process plans Specify and direct the environmental and mechanical qualification testing for military or space applications Work in an R&D team environment to meet the needs of the target application Manage procurement and logistics of high-value, sensitive parts and equipment Work with local and international vendors to achieve necessary design tolerances and finish requirements Occasional travel to customer sites to support integration of deployed laser systems Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Basic Qualifications B.S. or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering 5+ years of relevant industry experience Proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering drawing practices, including tolerance analysis and GD&T Experience using FEA modeling software (Ansys, Abaqus, MATLAB, etc.) Machining experience with demonstrated ability to make high-precision optomechanical fixtures from scratch Successful track record of high-precision product and tooling development Demonstrated history identifying, analyzing, and solving complex engineering problems Strong theoretical and experimental understanding of material properties, mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics Detail-oriented and accountable with a need for continuous improvement Ability to learn new technologies and be adaptable to support a wide variety of laser systems and projects Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team yet function independently Experience with precision measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc. ) and ability to perform QC on incoming parts Desired Skills At least 10 years of relevant industry experience Hands-on skills with multidisciplinary knowledge of optics, mechanics, and electronics 3D printing experience to assist in prototyping, fit checking, and fixturing Basic understanding of the physics behind optics, lasers, optical fiber, etc. Familiarity with fiber laser architecture and fiber laser mechanical design constraints Understanding of the design constraints of Space environments Experience working in an R&D environment on Directed Energy and NewSpace programs Familiarity with manufacturing methods for low to high volume applications and NPI Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to analyze data and report findings (Excel, PowerPoint) Experience performing environmental and mechanical qualification testing for military or space applications Benefits 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year 9 paid Holidays per year Health, Vision and Dental Care paid 100% by employer 401k with company matching Tuition Assistance for Continuing Education About OEI Optica…

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