Mechanical Engineer 4

About the role

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Mechanical Engineer 4. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of robust, precision opto-mechanical assemblies
• Develop novel laser systems and photonic products for both free space and fiber coupled (single & multimode) outputs
• Perform thermal, structural, and vibration modeling of complex opto-mechanical assemblies
• Design of flexures for precision motion of optical elements
• Engineering analysis to understand how loads and environmental factors affect performance
• Design and setup optical metrology and perform engineering tests and design of experiments
• Work independently and in a team while over communicating with the manager, project engineer and the teammates. Will mentor junior engineers.
• Execute complex engineering tasks involving planning, preparation, data/information collection and analysis and decision-making in a process involving peer reviews and documentation of the results.
• Use tenacity, patience, self-discipline and passion for excellence to assure accuracy of execution schedule, data quality/integrity, conformance to company best practices, clarity in communication and documentation.
• Use every opportunity to grow competency thru mentorship, curiosity, communication, exposure and initiative.

Requirements

• This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)
• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within a startup or technology company.
• Extensive expertise in various mechanical engineering topics and a solid grasp of the conventional mechanical engineering curriculum
• In-depth knowledge of