Senior Mechanical Engineer
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About the Role
TII's Directed Energy Research Center seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, integrate, and support precision optomechanical and laser systems for research prototypes.
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Responsibilities
- Design precision optomechanical components, mounts, and mechanical assemblies
- Develop mechanically stable structures for optical benches and laser systems
- Support optical alignment, adjustment, and stabilization during integration activities
- Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and precision machining principles in mechanical designs
- Consider thermal expansion, vibration, and long term alignment stability in system development
- Design and integrate mechanical subsystems for laboratory and field deployable laser platforms
- Support prototype build up, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
- Perform or support structural, thermal, and vibration assessments
- Prepare manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and assembly documentation
- Interface with machine shops, suppliers, and vendors for fabrication and procurement of precision components
- Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement activities
- Collaborate closely with optics, laser, electronics, and systems engineers during system integration and testing
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- 5+ years’ experience in precision mechanical or optomechanical design
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar)
- Good understanding of optomechanical design and alignment concepts
- Experience in precision mechanical design for scientific instrumentation, laser systems, aerospace, or high tech R&D environments
- Knowledge of thermal management, structural analysis, material selection, and manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with machining tolerances, precision assembly techniques, and mechanical integration of sensitive optical systems
- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams in research or prototype development environments
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently in laboratory and experimental environments
- Good command of English, both written and spoken
- Experience with opto mechanical system development and laser laboratory infrastructure
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Job Description
- The Directed Energy Research Center is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, integrate, and support precision optomechanical and laser systems for research prototypes and experimental platforms.
- The role is hands‑on and collaborative, involving close coordination with optics, laser, electronics, and system engineers in coordination with the LMI Team leader.
- The successful candidate will play a key role in designing mechanically stable, high precision structures and alignment mechanisms supporting experimental and field deployable laser systems.
- The position may involve short term international travel and participation in laboratory based integration, optical alignment, and indoor and outdoor testing activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design precision optomechanical components, mounts, and mechanical assemblies.
- Develop mechanically stable structures for optical benches and laser systems.
- Support optical alignment, adjustment, and stabilization during integration activities.
- Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and precision machining principles in mechanical designs.
- Consider thermal expansion, vibration, and long term alignment stability in system development.
- Design and integrate mechanical subsystems for laboratory and field deployable laser platforms.
- Support prototype build up, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
- Perform or support structural, thermal, and vibration assessments.
- Prepare manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and assembly documentation.
- Interface with machine shops, suppliers, and vendors for fabrication and procurement of precision components.
- Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate closely with optics, laser, electronics, and systems engineers during system integration and testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in precision mechanical or optomechanical design.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar).
- Good understanding of optomechanical design and alignment concepts.
- Experience in precision mechanical design for scientific instrumentation, laser systems, aerospace, or high tech R&D environments.
- Knowledge of thermal management, structural analysis, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with machining tolerances, precision assembly techniques, and mechanical integration of sensitive optical systems.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams in research or prototype development environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in laboratory and experimental environments.
- Experience with opto mechanical system development and laser laboratory infrastructure.
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS or COMSOL.
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