Mechanical Engineer

AOM is bringing decades of experience in optical metrology expertise to bear on some of the most demanding optics applications on earth – the fast-growing commercial space telescope industry, extreme precision optics for EUV lithography, and a host of other consumer, research, and industrial technologies that will shape humanity’s future through optics.

We are a fast-growing optics metrology business supporting amazing technology development all around the world. We operate with the pace and feel of a tech startup with the security of a mature technology at its core. It’s challenging, fun, and offers many opportunities to learn and grow for a motivated Optical Systems Engineer.

Our products and services include:

• Computer Generated Holograms (CGHs) enabling interferometric testing of optical surfaces – aspheres, freeforms, cylinders, conic sections, and many other complex surface shapes and optical systems
• Mechanics for precise positioning and alignment of CGHs and test optics
• Development of complete optical test setups for the fast-growing commercial space telescope industry, consumer electronics customers, the semiconductor lithography industry, and many other applications.

Design and detailing a variety of mechanical and opto-mechanical assemblies

Interfacing with machine shops and other fabrication vendors to source mechanical components

Assembling and testing mechanical system prototypes

Developing, documenting, and updating manufacturing instructions

Supporting manufacturing team to troubleshoot problems and increase operational efficiency

The successful candidate will possess these skills and qualifications:

Required

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling software
• Working knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods
• Works well within an interdisciplinary team
• Desire to work in a hands‑on environment with an understanding of basic shop and lab tools
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Opto‑Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in Solid Works CAD modeling software
• Understanding of GD&T principles
• Experience designing, building, and testing opto‑mechanical assemblies
• Experience with design for manufacturing
• Basic knowledge of optical metrology techniques such as interferometry

We are a fast-growing optics metrology business supporting amazing technology development all around the world. We operate with the pace and feel of a tech startup with the security of a mature technology at its core. It’s challenging, fun, and offers many opportunities to learn and grow for a motivated Optical Systems Engineer.

Competitive salary
Generous benefits package
401kcontribution
Profit sharing

Company lunches, activities, and events
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