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Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer (High-Power Lasers)

Freeform· Opto-Mechanical Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$140k - $200kfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Senior opto-mechanical engineer leading the design and development of custom opto-mechanical systems for advanced metal 3D printing; focuses on integrating high-power lasers, high-speed cameras, and closed-loop control within a robust system architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build complex opto-mechanical systems
  • Integrate high power lasers and high speed camera solutions
  • Create drawings specifically to opto-mechanical GD&T standards
  • Establish and own the precision alignment process including method, procedure, and software used
  • Perform test and characterization of optical performance including process, equipment selection, and passing criteria
  • Work closely with our process engineering team to solve physics-based interdependencies
  • Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop a robust and scalable system architecture

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in optics, mechanical engineering or related technical field
  • 7+ years of experience in opto-mechanical systems design and development
  • CAD experience, including GD&T and detailed drawing documentation as it relates to opto-mechanics (ISO 10110)
  • Strong mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals
  • Systems-level thinker also able to perform detailed work; has previously delivered complex opto-mechanical systems

Skills

Required:Opto-mechanical system designGD&T and detailed drawings (ISO 10110)High-power laser integration
Nice to have:Close-loop control concepts

Benefits

  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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