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Opto-Mechanical Engineer

United States, Jacksonville · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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We have an immediate opportunity for an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and integration of sophisticated systems used in advanced hardware platforms. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of opto-mechanical components, ensuring high-reliability performance in demanding environments.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop opto-mechanical systems, including high-performance optical components, robust mechanical structures, and micro-positioning alignment mechanisms
  • Serve as the primary technical bridge between mechanical and optical engineering teams to integrate complex assemblies into larger hardware platforms
  • Ensure designs meet stringent optical performance requirements and maintain compatibility with integrated electronic and structural systems
  • Lead onsite precision alignment, mounting, and stabilization efforts for sensitive hardware
  • Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans, performing reliability testing to ensure functionality under extreme specifications
  • Conduct rigorous optical and mechanical analysis to optimize system performance and mitigate the risk of assembly failure
  • Prepare and maintain detailed design specifications, test reports, and technical manuals to ensure scalability and maintainability
  • Manage timelines, resources, and budgets for specialized engineering tasks within a fast-paced environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
  • At least five years of experience designing and building opto-mechanical systems in a high-precision manufacturing or aerospace environment
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with Zemax (CodeV acceptable) and basic proficiency in stray light analysis (FRED, LightTools, or similar)
  • Advanced skills in cleaving, splicing, core-alignment, high-density routing, and link engineering/loss budgeting
  • Proficiency in CAD for structural design and integration
  • Practical experience with interferometry, autocollimators, and precision measurement tools
  • Strong understanding of optical surface fabrication and polishing techniques
  • Applied knowledge of Seidel, Zernike, and chromatic aberrations
  • Demonstrated ability to instruct and mentor technicians and entry level engineers in a rapidly evolving development environment

Nice to have

  • Expertise in STOP (Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance) analysis and high-power thermal damage testing (CW LIDT)
  • Experience with non-imaging systems, lightpipes, waveguides, and diffractive optics
  • Ability to develop object-oriented code in Python for automation or data analysis
  • Experience managing custom optical component procurement and building technical vendor relationships
  • Exceptional ability to interface with multi-disciplinary teams and prioritize tasks in a time-sensitive environment

What we offer

  • Medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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