Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Post Date

Jan 26, 2024

Location

Redmond,
Washington

ZIP/Postal Code

98052
US
Aug 05, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

SEA-678083

Pay Rate

$67 - $101 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Work in cross-functional teams with multiple engineering disciplines (optical, mechanical, electrical, metrology and test, etc.) to design and build experimental setups and engineering prototypes. Dynamic opto-mechanical engineer to contribute to various project needs: Opto-mechanical CAD designs and trade studies, lab scale experimentation, Component and sub-system Reliability (REL) testing, Mechanical and Optical Metrology. Guidance and direction to be provided by optomechanical engineer(s) and research scientists.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong mechanical design skills for components and assemblies



Basic optical design skills for free space optical systems



Assembly and prototyping skills for large lab setups and form factor prototypes



Understanding of Reliability(REL) test methods for drop shock and thermal testing of optical components and subsystems



Understanding of optical metrology equipment, fixturing, precision alignment Understanding of mechanical engineering principles of statics and dynamics, stress/strain and their effects on optical component performance



Understanding of thermal engineering principles and modes of heat transfer and their effects on optical component performance

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Ability to construct and maintain complex CAD models of optical and mechanical systems.



Ability to model and optimize simple optical systems.



Ability to own the full prototype loop of design, fabricate, build, and test.



Self-starter, motivated, chases down details and follows up and follows through.



Actively seeks out answers when stuck, doesn't wait on the team.



Able to work with limited inputs and can handle ambiguity, make decisions.



General curiosity and willingness to learn.



Able to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects at once.



Creative, enjoys design work, detail oriented.







Experience level: >5 years work experience.







Knowledge



Design for prototype manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, milling, and turning.



Solidworks mechanical CAD experience preferred Zemax or Code V optical CAD experience preferred



Familiarity with lab processes and equipment such as lasers



General familiarity with standard optical and optomechanical components (lenses, mirrors, mounts, stages, cameras, etc.) as well as the major suppliers (Thorlabs, Edmund Optics, Newport, McMaster, Digikey, etc.)



Familiarity with mechanical and optical metrology and test equipment (Instron, Interferometer, microscopes, etc).

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.