Job Purpose:

Responsible for Mechanical product development and analysis from concept to delivery related to high power laser systems. This position requires interfacing directly with customers, various internal departments, machine shops, and other vendors. You will also be mentoring less experienced Engineers while managing Mechanical related project priorities.

Duties:

• Design and analysis of Mechanical components including, but not limited to:

• 3D and 2D CAD design and detailing utilizing Solidworks with ANSI Y14.5M standards and GD&T
• Manage project design and build outcomes within the assigned scope
• Work directly with program managers to maintain project scope and budget
• Prepare and present design reviews internally and to customers with clear and effective communication
• Solve difficult problems with sound Engineering principles and out of the box thinking
• Assemble and debug prototypes, working closely with Technicians, Operators, and Engineers of multiple disciplines
• Create and organize design documentation including presentations, BOMs, test criteria, equipment plans, etc.
• Responsible for research, development, and implementation of new technologies to improve power output, reliability, efficiency, SWaP, and robustness of laser arrays and systems.
• Analysis of designs using ANSYS and other means to ensure compliance with requirements and sound Engineering practices

Skills/Qualifications:

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
• 6+ years’ experience in a related Engineering field with similar duties
• A history of increasing responsibility and independent thinking
• Experience with Solidworks
• Experience with FEA in Structures, Thermal, and Fluid flow
• Capable of working in a cleanroom environment
• Capable of working hands on up to 50% of the time in the cleanroom

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Familiarity with technologies for manufacturing precision mechanical components made from various metals and ceramics in low to medium volume
• Expert user of Solidworks
• Expert in thermal design
• Experience in designing mm to micron level components, assemblies and tooling
• Experience with FEA, particularly ANSYS Mechanical and Fluent
• Experience with laser systems, including diode arrays, solid-state, and fiber is preferred
• Some knowledge of optics is highly desired
• Practical knowledge of ANSI Y14.5-2018
• Experience with composite metals used as a thermal interface
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing in a production environment
• Experience with soldered assemblies and solder hierarchy
• Desire to work on products from concept to completion