Opto-Mechanical Senior Engineer - 017QE

Quartus Engineering • Full-time • San Diego, CA, US • $114.61k - $187.27k / year • 1m ago

About Quartus

Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

About Aerospace Sector

Quartus is a key contributor to aerospace advancements, specializing in engineering simulation and custom hardware. We’ve played a vital role in a diverse range of free space, launch and spacecraft projects including the NASA James Webb Space Telescope project for 17 years, covering design, analysis, and testing. Quartus is involved in leading in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) systems. Our expertise spans aircraft structural design, analysis, and testing, including support for FAA certifications. Quartus excels in commercial and defense aircraft applications, as well as custom optical systems like laser communications terminals and lidar payloads with both aerial and space applications.

What will you do?

As an Opto-Mechanical Senior Engineer in our Aerospace sector, you will design and develop robust mechanics for high performance optical systems in challenging environments. You will work as part of a team of creative cross-disciplinary engineers to meet project and customer’s requirements and gain exposure to a wide variety of optical systems from airborne remote sensing to industrial automation and everything in between. At Quartus, you will be involved in the entire project lifecycle from concept and design to build and alignment. As a Senior Engineer you may be expected to own the entire technical aspect of a given project, not necessarily just your area of expertise.

Essential Job Functions

Design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies and sub-systems for a diverse range of applications such as aerospace, optical payloads, and ground systems used for laser communication, energy transfer, and imaging
Design and build prototypes, create detailed drawings and instructions for production
Perform risk and tolerance analysis and perform subsystem FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
Drive appropriate mechanical design elements by building a tolerance budget for each component
Responsible for technical documentation (Models, CAD drawings, Simulations, BOMs, etc.)
Work closely with program manager and customer on technical requirements
Work on projects independently, and with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and technicians
Effectively manage multiple tasks and juggle multiple projects
Mentor and assist junior engineers
Collaborates with project managers and others in the development of project plans, proposals, and schedules
Prepares PowerPoint slides for customer design reviews

Location

Position is based in San Diego, CA with a hybrid schedule.*

*The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.

Who is right for the job?

Successful candidates must be highly collaborative team player who are committed to Quartus values: People First, Integrity, Curiosity and Bold. We hire resourceful individuals with a passion for learning and an ability to apply engineering principles and techniques to solve a variety of problems.

What are we looking for?

BS and/or MS in Mechanical or similar Engineering field and/or equivalent experience
6 - 15 years of experience in:
Opto-mechanical design and integration for high performance optical systems in challenging environments
Optical system design and opto-mechanical packaging
Design of electromechanical mechanisms
Design of precision mechanics (kinematic mounts)
Precision motion control (nice to have)
Heat transfer and design of thermal management solutions
GD&T application per ASME Y14.5M
Design using CAD/CAE software (Solidworks preferred)
Design validation using proper finite element analysis techniques
Familiarity with optical raytracing software (eg. Zemax, CodeV, etc.) is a plus
Experience with optical drawing creation (ISO 10110 preferred)
Experience with optical alignment techniques in a lab setting
Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Compensation and Benefits

Opto-Mechanical Senior Engineer pay range: $114,609.25 – 187,270.02*

*This pay range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

Referral eligibility: Tier 2

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.

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