Job Description

Job Title: Senior Optical/Mechanical CAD Designer

Job Location: Lexington, MA 02420

Onsite Requirements:

• Experience with design, analysis and documentation of opto-/mechanical subsystems and components
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and structural analysis
• Familiarity with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems
  
  

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Develop complex designs for the optimum performance and ease of fabrication, assembly, and testing of complex imaging systems, thermal systems packaging solutions, novel materials, and innovative mechanisms.
• Experience with a wide range of platforms (i.e. manned/unmanned vehicles, aircrafts, ships, space crafts).
• Experience with the design and modeling of mechanical enclosures, optical assemblies with an understanding of requirements needed for Mounting/adjustment/actuation, alignment & measurement techniques, precision bearing, gearing & drive systems, structural/thermal analysis, and environmental testing.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Should demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Required Skills:

• 5-8+ years of experience in Mechanical Design and Mechanical CAD experience (SolidWorks or other CAD software). Vast experience with mechanisms and complex mechanical assemblies. Looking for a minimum of 5 years of experience, but ideally someone would have 8+ years of experience.
• Experience with design, analysis, and documentation of opto-/mechanical subsystems and components.
• Familiarity with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc.
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and structural analysis.
• Familiarity with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Opto-mechanical experience is highly preferred. Candidates with this experience will stand out.
• Experience with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc.
• Experience with military standards, mil spec components.
• Experience with thermal analysis and structural analysis.
• Experience with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems.
• Experience with coordinating and executing system performance testing.

Skill Matrix:

Qualification

Assessment

Must Have

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Yes

Design

Computer-Aided Design

5 years

Device Design

5 years

Software

AutoCAD

5 years

CAD/EDA/TCAD

5 years

CATIA

5 years

Computer-Aided Manufacturing

5 years

Process and Device TCAD

5 years

Solidworks 3D Computer-Aided Design(CAD)

5 years

Nice to Have

Mechanical

Mechanical - Opto

0 years

• ** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position. **

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