Description
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system.
As a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Astranis, you will own the complete lifecycle of various opto-mechanical systems on our spacecraft. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop new opto-mechanical products from concept to production.
Responsibilities:
- Develop new opto-mechanical products from concept and detailed design through engineering drawings, vendor selection, evaluation, prototype builds and production
- Design and integrate free-space optical assemblies, miniature optics, optical mounts and precision alignment mechanisms
- Perform detailed tolerance analyses and tolerance stack-ups for optical and mechanical assemblies
- Integrate mechanical, optical and electrical components into complex optoelectronic systems
- Lead mechanical and opto-mechanical design reviews
- Work closely with optical, electrical, manufacturing and other cross-functional engineering teams
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates
Requirements:
- B.S. or M.S in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of opto-mechanical design experience, combining precision mechanical design with optical system integration
- Experience in detailed design, development and validation of mechanical assemblies from prototype through manufacturing
- Experience designing mechanical mounts, interfaces and assemblies for optical components
- Experience with precision optical alignment, including active and/or passive alignment
- Experience with free-space optics and miniature optical assemblies
- Experience working with suppliers and/or contract manufacturers
Benefits:
- Base pay: $145,000-$225,000 USD
- Significant equity package via incentive stock options
- High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement planning
- Flexible PTO
- Free on-site catered meals