Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering; Optics

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Space Optics)

Job Code: 37147

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description: This role will support the design and development of space borne precision optics, mirrors and mounts, and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads. Includes completing mechanical systems analysis, architecture definition, Specification and ICD development with supporting trade studies.

• Mechanical systems leadership for IR payloads and subsystems from requirement allocations and flow down to specification, interface definition and compliance verification.
• Detailed mechanical design skills of precision optics for IR payloads including optical mirrors, mirror mounts, windows, filters, focal plane mounts and telescopes for cryogenic applications.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement during the build and test of mechanisms.
• Leadership of small to mid‑sized cross‑functional design teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems.
• Author PDRs, CDRs and other required design reviews.
• Perform trade studies to determine optimal designs.
• Assist with schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the major subsystem level.
• Responsible for directing and reviewing the work of junior engineers, designers and technicians.
• Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in design and testing for space environments (i.e., temperature, vacuum, radiation, etc.).
• 3+ years of experience in 3D CAD modeling using industry standard tools.
• Experience with optical focus and thermalization design experience.

• Active Secret Clearance is preferred.
• Optical alignment design experience.
• PTC Creo or Solidworks is strongly preferred.
• NASA 5017 and ABMA Standards knowledge.
• GD&T, tolerance stacks.
• Experience with Tribology.
• Prior COBRA or Orbis experience.
• Prior experience in developing aircraft structures or major sub‑assemblies is strongly desired.
• Prior electronics packaging experience.
• Design experience in spaceborne IR optical systems.

Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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