Mechanical Engineer

Position Title Mechanical Engineer Position Description Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity for an Mechanical Engineer with our client in Pasadena, California. Job Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical structures, mounts, and enclosures for high-precision laser and optical components Develop and validate mechanical tolerance stack-ups, ensuring proper alignment of laser optics and electronic integration Collaborate with electrical and optical engineers to integrate subsystems within mechanical constraints Generate CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and aerospace standards Support mechanical integration, alignment, and assembly procedures for the laser system Perform thermal, structural, and dynamic analyses (FEA) Select materials and surface treatments suitable for environmental constraints such as vacuum, thermal cycling, and radiation environments Participate in design reviews, DFM/DFA, and risk assessments Work with vendors and manufacturing teams on part fabrication, inspection, and procurement of hardware Job Qualifications Masters degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Solidworks Proficiency in FEA tools for thermal and mechanical simulation such as Comsol, ANSYS, or similar Knowledge of material selection for thermal, structural, and radiation performance Strong written and verbal communicator Good attention to detailAbility to multitask in a fast paced, changing environment Ability to problem solve under pressure Ability to build strong business relationships with various levels of customers Strong work ethic with the capacity to work independently as well as part of a team Additional Considerations Experience with design for space or high reliability applications Proficiency with optical simulation (e.g. Zemax) Familiarity with MIL-STD, NASA/ESA, IEC laser safety, and/or CE requirements Experience with micro-optics Job Details Job Type: Direct Hire Location: Pasadena, California (Onsite) Salary Range: 120K-150K. ITAR obligations are associated with this role; U.S. Citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr