Sr. Optomechanical Engineer, Laser Communications

Los Angeles, CA or Detroit, MIfull time

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$140k–$170k

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Observable Space Sr. Optomechanical Engineer, Laser Communications at Observable Space designs, builds, and tests precision optomechanical hardware for laser communication systems. The role involves hands-on assembly, alignment, and collaboration with optical, electrical, and software engineers.

Responsibilities

Design and build precision optical assemblies, including fiber-coupling hardware, optical benches, flexures, and kinematic mounts.
Develop and validate complex optomechanical hardware including laser systems, fast steering mirrors, actuators, advanced sensors for pointing and adaptive optics controls.
Develop tolerance budgets and alignment procedures, contribute to pointing-error budgets, and support FEA simulations of structural, thermal, and vibration performance.
Perform hands-on assembly, alignment, integration, and testing, troubleshooting issues across optics, mechanics, electronics, and controls.
Prepare designs for mass production and deployment, addressing manufacturability, reliability, and environmental robustness.

Qualification

Hands-on experience buildingPython or MATLAB for analysis

Required

5+ years of experience in optomechanical engineering or precision mechanical design involving optical hardware.
Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX, with strong fundamentals in precision tolerancing and mechanical design.
Hands-on experience building, aligning, and troubleshooting precision assemblies, with a working knowledge of machining and fabrication processes.

Preferred

Experience supporting designs for Lasercom / Free-space optical communications, pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT), or adaptive optics (AO).
Finite element analysis (FEA) or structural, thermal, and optical performance (STOP) analysis.
Materials selection for thermal stability and environmental compatibility, or optical cleanliness and contamination control.
Python or MATLAB for analysis, alignment, or test automation.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
PTO
Equity/RSU
Wellness
Flexible Work

Company

Observable Space

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