Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first‑of‑a‑kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA‑EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions supports critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We are hiring an Opto‑Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Acton, MA. This opportunity affords the chance to operate as part of a highly skilled, collaborative and supportive project team that produces best‑in‑class, rigorously engineered, high‑performance space‑based optical sensor payloads. This individual will also have a proven track record in creative concept generation and trade studies, and meeting program budget and schedule objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear dedication to taking ownership of his or her work, a drive to not leave tasks incomplete or not understood, and be absolutely committed to making the team and project succeed. Duties & Responsibilities Provide Mechanical Engineering support to a design team and execute to plan while managing and tracking work assignments and progress. Track and understand design requirements and apply sound engineering principles and oversight to meet project requirements. Generate and present design review packages for internal and external audiences. Support customer and supplier interactions as required. Develop creative conceptual designs for new products and proposal efforts. Help plan and support the environmental testing of hardware including vibration, shock, thermal and others as required. Perform root‑cause assessments on hardware failures. Identify solutions and perform analysis as required to verify validity of proposed solutions. Able to work on multiple assignments and with multiple teams simultaneously. Other duties as assigned. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Qualifications Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows: four or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or two or more years of experience with a master’s degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education. Ability to perform basic mechanical analyses including static and dynamic structural and thermal. Ability to support design and development of hardware to ensure requirements compliance. Strong mechanical aptitude, excelling in problem solving and troubleshooting. Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform tolerance assessments. Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required. Preferred Skills and Credentials Opto‑mechanical and electro‑optic hardware design experience is highly desirable. Finite element modeling skills including thermal, structural, and transient shock. Design for shock, vibration, and thermal environments. SolidWorks 3D CAD Modeling. Experience with FEMAP/NASTRAN. Secret and/or SCI DoD security clearance. Job Type: Full‑Time Salary Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650 #J-18808-Ljbffr