Sierra Lobo, Inc

Sr. Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Sierra Lobo, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Pasadena, CA 91104In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar field; 10-15 years of industry experience.
  • Proficient in Siemens NX CAD software.
  • Skilled in mechanical drawing generation with GD&T principles.
  • Experienced in performing structural analysis, including hand calculations and finite element analyses.
  • Broad understanding of mechanical design from concept to test, including fabrication and assembly.
  • Knowledge of industry standards in opto-mechanical systems and structural design.
  • Familiarity with optical design tools like Zemax or FRED is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Support JPL and commercial aerospace customers in opto-mechanical design.
  • Design, analyze, test, and fabricate spaceflight imaging instruments.
  • Engage in the production and execution of hyperspectral imager projects.
  • Conduct detailed structural analysis of components and assemblies.
  • Generate mechanical drawings and ensure adherence to GD&T principles.
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve project objectives in a customer-focused environment.
  • Assist in the integration and testing of spaceflight hardware.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects.
  • Collaborative team environment fostering professional development.
  • Exposure to advanced opto-mechanical systems and technology.
  • Potential for participation in significant spaceflight missions.
  • Access to industry-leading tools and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Our Pasadena office is engaged in supporting JPL and commercial aerospace customers. Our team specializes in the opto-mechanical design, analysis, test and fabrication of spaceflight imaging instruments. We have been involved in numerous successful hyperspectral imager projects as well as other airborne and spaceflight optical instruments. We are looking for an opto-mechanical engineer to join our growing team with the following qualifications:

Qualifications

  1. BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar. 10-15 years of industry experience.
  2. Experience using the Siemens NX CAD tool.
  3. Experience with mechanical drawing generation using GD&T principles.
  4. Experience performing detailed structural analysis of components and assemblies, including first order hand calculations and finite element analyses.
  5. Broad understanding of mechanical design principles and application. Ability and experience taking designs from requirement definition through drawing generation, fabrication, assembly, and test.
  6. Broad understanding of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in opto-mechanical systems including mounting optical elements and optical instrument structural design.
  7. Familiarity with optical design tools such as Zemax or FRED is a plus.
  8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  9. Ability to work in a customer-focused team environment.
  10. Integration and test experience with spaceflight hardware a plus.

About Sierra Lobo, Inc

Sierra Lobo, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering, technology development, and mission operations solutions to the aerospace, defense, and commercial industries. The company has been providing innovative solutions to its customers since 1993. Sierra Lobo has a proven track record of delivering high-quality services and products to its customers. The company is committed to providing its customers with the best possible solutions to meet their needs. Sierra Lobo is headquartered in Fremont, Ohio, and has additional locations in Houston, Texas, and Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Learn more about Sierra Lobo, Inc
Size
700 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
* Ladders Estimates

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