Mechanical Engineer II

ALTEN

$100K — $140K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 3-10 years of experience in mechanical design (flexible level)
  • Experience with precision mechanical design in rugged environments
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Experience in cross-functional engineering environments

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop precision mechanical components for opto-mechanical systems
  • Integrate optical elements like lenses and mirrors into mechanical structures
  • Develop and refine pointing and stabilization mechanisms such as gimbals
  • Perform tolerance analysis to ensure optical alignment and system performance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with optical, electrical, and systems engineering teams
  • Support prototype builds, testing, and validation, including troubleshooting
  • Ensure designs meet ruggedization requirements for shock and thermal stability
Full Job Description
As a Mechanical Engineer II you will be responsible for;

  • Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for opto-mechanical systems
  • Support integration of optical elements including lenses, mirrors, and laser paths into mechanical structures
  • Develop and refine pointing and stabilization mechanisms (e.g., gimbals, mounts, precision actuation systems)
  • Perform tolerance analysis (GD&T) to ensure optical alignment and system performance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with optical, electrical, and systems engineering teams
  • Support prototype builds, testing, and validation, including troubleshooting and design iteration
  • Ensure designs meet ruggedization requirements (shock, vibration, thermal stability)


Qualifications;
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 3-10 years of experience in mechanical design (level flexible based on candidate)
  • Experience with precision mechanical design and tight tolerance assemblies in rugged environments
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments


Salary Range: $100k-$140k

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