BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 10-15 years of experience.
Proficient in Siemens NX CAD software.
Skilled in mechanical drawing generation using GD&T principles.
Experienced in detailed structural analysis, including hand calculations and finite element analysis.
Strong grasp of mechanical design principles from concept to testing.
Knowledge of industry standards for opto-mechanical systems and optical instrument design.
Familiarity with optical design tools like Zemax or FRED is advantageous.
Responsibilities
Support JPL and commercial aerospace customers in opto-mechanical design.
Conduct analysis, testing, and fabrication of spaceflight imaging instruments.
Lead projects involving hyperspectral imagers and other optical instruments.
Generate mechanical drawings and ensure compliance with GD&T standards.
Perform structural analysis on components and assemblies.
Collaborate with team members in a customer-focused environment.
Participate in integration and testing of spaceflight hardware.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects.
Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation.
Access to professional development and training resources.
Engagement with leading industry clients like JPL.
Potential for career growth within a specialized field.
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
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar. 10-15 years of industry experience.
Experience using the Siemens NX CAD tool.
Experience with mechanical drawing generation using GD&T principles.
Experience performing detailed structural analysis of components and assemblies, including first order hand calculations and finite element analyses.
Broad understanding of mechanical design principles and application. Ability and experience taking designs from requirement definition through drawing generation, fabrication, assembly, and test.
Broad understanding of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in opto-mechanical systems including mounting optical elements and optical instrument structural design.
Familiarity with optical design tools such as Zemax or FRED is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a customer-focused team environment.
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.
