Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager - 053QE
About the role
Quartus Engineering Incorporated is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for various clients and industries. They utilize advanced computer-aided engineering tools in areas such as optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. Quartus integrates these capabilities with design, prototype, integration, and test processes to deliver solutions of exceptional value to their clients.
Essential Job Functions
Manage a team of 3-6 opto-mechanical engineers
Foster team collaboration and high technical performance with a people-first approach
Mentor, motivate, and develop the opto-mechanical engineering team
Assess performance and constructively coach, setting goals for individuals
Align individual career paths and goals with group goals and company business strategy
Serve as technical lead on projects involving opto-mechanical design development and optical instrument AI&T for a variety of applications in spaceborne, airborne, and ground-based optical payloads
Delegate, oversee, and plan project work in collaboration with program managers
Perform technical work on the more challenging aspects of projects in collaboration with experts in other engineering disciplines, such as optical, electrical, and software engineering
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers
Contribute to technical development in areas of interest or expertise
Contribute to sales efforts by writing proposals, presenting engineering capabilities, and supporting the business development team with meeting, conference, and marketing content
Support development of business relationships with clients
What are we looking for?
BS or MS in Mechanical, Opto-Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, Optics, Physics, or a related Engineering field
10+ years of industry experience
2+ years’ experience in personnel/team management
Expert understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, thermal, precision kinematics) as well as opto-mechanics
Experience with mechanical CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
Experience with a finite-element-analysis package (SW Simulation, Ansys Workbench, NASTRAN)
Experience with alignment of optical components, optical instrument integration and performance evaluation, environmental testing, etc.
Proven ability to develop and manage engineers
Demonstrated ability to work in and lead a technical team
Project management experience (technical & programmatic leadership)
Experience with cradle-to-grave systems engineering (requirements derivation through A, I, & T)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable making presentations in front of customers, senior leadership, and larger audiences
Proven ability to develop business proposals and/or support the sales organization to win and develop new business
Required Qualifications
US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)
Preferred Qualifications
MATLAB and/or Python experience
Zemax experience
Machine shop experience
Compensation and Benefits
Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager pay range: $126,070 - $205,997
This pay range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.
Referral Eligibility: Tier 2
Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.