Principal Mechanical Engineer- Precision & Optical Systems

This role is responsible for architecting complex precision mechanical systems that support advanced optical and imaging products. The Principal Engineer provides strategic technical direction, leads high-impact programs, mentors engineering staff, and ensures mechanical designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives.

Requirements

• Lead mechanical design efforts for optical systems and instruments.
• Serve as a system architect for optomechanical assemblies and opto-mechatronics.
• Drive product development from concept through manufacturing, including system architecture and conceptualization, modeling and simulation, prototyping and laboratory testing.
• Apply principles of Design for Manufacture and support production systems and automated material handling.
• Perform FEA analysis (static, modal, thermal) to validate designs.
• Utilize SolidWorks or similar CAD software for detailed design work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product realization.
• Participate hands-on in the build and test phases of your designs.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers; elevate overall engineering standards.
• Serve as a technical representative in high-level customer or partner discussions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package