Mechanical Designer

Senior Optical/Mechanical Designer in the design, fabrication, integration and test of advanced sensor systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop complex designs for the optimum performance and ease of fabrication, assembly and testing of complex imaging systems, thermal systems packaging solutions, novel materials and innovative mechanisms
• Experience with a wide range of platforms (i.e. manned/unmanned vehicles, aircrafts, ships, space crafts)
• Experience with the design and modeling of mechanical enclosures, optical assemblies with an understanding of requirements needed for Mounting/adjustment/actuation, alignment & measurement techniques, precision bearing, gearing & drive systems, structural/thermal analysis and environmental testing.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Should demonstrate good written and oral communications skills.

Skills:

• 5-8+ years experience in Mechanical Design Mechanical CAD experience (Solidworks preferred). Vast experience with mechanisms and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with design, analysis and documentation of opto-/mechanical subsystems and components
• Familiarity with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc.
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and structural analysis
• Familiarity with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems
• Experience with military standards, mil spec components
• Experience with coordinating and executing system performance testing
• US Citizen with ability to obtain interim clearance is required to start