Senior Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer

Anello Photonics

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 10+ years or Master's/Ph.D. plus 7+ years in Mechanical and/or Optical Engineering.
  • Proficient with CAD software, particularly Solidworks and Ansys; familiarity with FEA and Zemax is a plus.
  • Deep understanding of optical systems, design principles, and optical materials.
  • Extensive experience in designing opto-mechanical assemblies.
  • Proven hands-on skills in assembling, testing, and troubleshooting optical systems.
  • Familiar with optical element vendors and collaborative product development.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative spirit.
  • Demonstrated reliability and independence in work, with a strong sense of accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced design, tolerancing, and FEA analysis for various mechanical and thermal performances.
  • Design optical systems from experimental data and system modeling inputs.
  • Analyze key performance metrics and determine tolerance errors through rigorous mechanical analysis.
  • Assemble, qualify, and debug new optical-mechanical modules and subsystems, including critical components like light sources and lenses.
  • Develop optical tools and fixtures for high-precision alignment and assembly, while establishing build processes for manufacturing.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams and suppliers to support production ramp-up and ensure optical quality control.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Educational assistance for continuous learning.
  • Generous paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
  • Flexible work hours to accommodate personal commitments.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Perform advanced design, tolerancing, and FEA analysis for strain, vibrational nodes, model analysis, thermal and shock analysis.
  • Responsible for optical system design based on experimental and system modeling.
  • Capable of analysis of key performance metrics and derive tolerance errors and mechanical tolerance analysis
  • Assemble, qualify, and debug new optical-mechanical module systems and subsystems, including light source, lens system and detection sensor
  • Develop optical tooling and fixture to assist high-precision alignment and assembling process - Establish optical subsystem build and qualification process and release reliable process to Manufacturing
  • Work with the Manufacturing department & supplier to support volume ramp and optical quality control

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree plus 10+ years of working experience in the field, or Master's Degree and Ph.D. plus 7+ years of working experience. Mechanical and/or Optical Engineering.
  • Experience w/CAD package, preferably Solidworks, Ansys, including FEA (Zemax exp a plus)
  • Solid knowledge of optical system, optical design and optical material
  • Good experience and design skillset with opto mechanical assemblies
  • Strong hands-on skill set on assembling, testing and troubleshooting capability with optical system
  • Good experience with optical element vendors and design house for new product development as well as ramping up volume production
  • Work effectively as a team player with other functional team members
  • Reliable and independent work style, highly accountable and responsible for the outputs'

Additional information:
  • Candidates must be US Persons (US Permanent Residents or US Citizens) to be considered for jobs at ANELLO.
  • ANELLO does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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