Optikos is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take the mechanical lead on new product design and development. In this role, you will champion the creation of complex, high-precision electro-mechanical systems from initial concept through production. You will work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to architect robust, reliable products.
This position is ideal for a creative, hands-on mechanical engineer who excels at mechanical design, motion control, and mechatronic integration.
Roles and Responsibilities - Drive from-scratch mechanical design and architecture for new products, conceptualizing and developing complex components and assemblies entirely from the ground up using SolidWorks.
- Design precision mechanisms, motion control systems, and integrated opto-mechanical architectures requiring tight tolerances and high reliability.
- Collaborate closely with electrical and optical engineering teams to ensure system-level compatibility and performance.
- Lead hands-on prototype builds, fixture design, test planning, and iterative troubleshooting.
- Evaluate materials, advanced manufacturing methods, and vendor capabilities to optimize performance, cost, and precision.
- Champion best practices in mechanical design, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and structural/thermal analysis.
Skills and Requirements- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in precision engineering, motion control systems, and/or mechatronics.
- Demonstrated mastery of SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD platform for solid modeling.
- Strong mechanical design intuition and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills with the capability to articulate complex technical concepts to interdisciplinary teams.
Desired Experience - Experience with optics, optical alignment, and opto-mechanical integration.
- Experience with new product design and product sustainment work.
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) methodologies.
- Design for human factors and serviceability.
If you are an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual looking for a challenge and the opportunity to continue to develop professionally, send us your resume.
This is a 100% in-office position located in our headquarters in Wakefield, Massachusetts.? We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment.?
Salary Description
$100-$140k/Annually
