Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Principal Optomechanical Engineer - Boston, MA

We’re hiring a Principal Optomechanical Engineer to lead the design and integration of precision systems. This is a hands-on role focused on precision mechanical design, system integration, and product execution.
You'll own the full life-cycle and technical direction of a product at the intersection industry innovation and the bleeding edge of scientific research.

Responsibilities
Lead design and integration of precision optomechanical assemblies
Drive mechanical design for complex optical systems with tight tolerances
Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and DFM activities
Support thermal and structural design considerations affecting optical performance
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across programs
Partner with manufacturing and suppliers to transition designs into production
Support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting

Requirements
6+ years of optomechanical or precision mechanical engineering experience
Strong background in precision mechanical design for optical or photonic systems
Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and precision alignment
Prior technical leadership or project ownership experience
Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX
Thermal analysis/modeling experience is a plus

Preferred
Experience with lasers, imaging systems, photonics, aerospace, defense, or semiconductor systems
Familiarity with FEA, vibration/shock analysis, and environmental testing
Prototype and manufacturing experience

Join a team building advanced hardware systems with real technical ownership and impact.