Product and Mechanical Engineering Lead

Product and Mechanical Engineering Lead Job details

Engineering

Phoenix , San Francisco Bay Area Full-time

On-site
** About the role
** You’ll lead the design and industrialization of Azora’s optical communication terminals — both terrestrial and space-bound. The goal is hardware that’s not just functional in the lab but repeatable, reliable, and producible  you’ve taken compact optical or imaging products from a working prototype to a mass-producible design, this is built for you. You’ll own system architecture and partner closely with electrical, mechanical, and optical engineers to deliver compact, integrated products that survive real-world environments and a real production line.
** What you’ll do
*** Lead optical, electrical, and mechanical integration into compact, manufacturable terminals.
* Own full system architecture, working with electrical and mechanical engineers to hit size, performance, and producibility targets.
* Drive robustness and tolerance engineering — tolerance stack-ups, worst-case analysis, and design margins drawn from consumer or industrial product practice.
* Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA), and stand up a repeatable build process across internal and external manufacturing.
* Plan and oversee electrical safety and EMC/EMI compliance testing (e.g., FCC Part 15, CE/UKCA, relevant IEC safety standards).
* Balance cost and performance across the design, making the trades that keep the product both buildable and competitive.
** What you bring
*** Track record taking compact, complex products from design through to mass production.
* Hands-on experience with optical, electrical, and mechanical integration.
* Strong robustness and tolerance engineering for consumer or industrial products.
* Demonstrated ownership of full system architecture in a cross-disciplinary team.
* Familiarity with electrical safety and EMC compliance testing.
** Nice to have
*** A hands-on engineer who wants technical contribution across every part of the product.
* Autonomous systems experience, including software control of complex hardware.
* Experience managing both internal and external manufacturing.
* Cost/performance engineering at the product level.
* Free-space optics, laser comms, or precision optical product background
** Location
* * This is an onsite/hybrid role based in Tempe, AZ or the Bay Area, CA – hardware work that’s hard to do remotely. Some travel expected for field deployment and vendor/manufacturing visits.
** Benefits:
*** Generous equity
* Competitive healthcare (including options for vision and dental)
* 401(k)
* Unlimited PTO
** EEO & Reasonable Accommodations**
* * Azora is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.*
* * If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know by contacting
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* ** Export Control
** To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (iii) protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
** Salary ranges are based on the following criteria:
*** Level 1 (starting from $130,000 USD): 3-5 years of experience in relevant roles.
* Level 2 (starting from $160,000 USD): 5-15 years of experience in relevant roles.
* Final salary is based on geographic location, experience, skills, and qualifications