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OPTICS 1 designs and builds optical systems and sub-assemblies, from deep ultraviolet through far-infared, for medical, industrial, commercial, military and aerospace applications. Our Defense Systems Group, located in Manchester, NH, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join the team!


General Job Description:


This position involves the design and development of complex mechanical and Opto-mechanical imaging and non-imaging electro-optical systems for visible, near Infrared, thermal, and UV. As a Mechanical Engineer, responsibilities will include the design of precision lens mounts, optical housings, and mechanical assemblies for electronics, optics, and drive mechanisms. In addition this position will include the mechanical design of hardware for harsh environments such as shipboard, aircraft and vehicles as well as hardware that requires lightweight and small size such as head mounted and weapon mounted applications.

Specific Job Requirements:

  • BS degree in mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years experience in optical packaging design for harsh environments where weight and size are significant design drivers.
  • Knowledge of design with plastics and engineering polymers is a plus.
  • Fluent with Solidworks or equivalent Computer Aided Design tool a must
  • Experience in designing products for harsh military and commercial environments
  • Experience in importing optical design files into the mechanical model.
  • Experience in generating features on optical lens drawing s for ease of assembly and test.
  • Practical hands on experience with hardware development including rapid prototyping from solid models, mechanical assembly and mechanical environmental testing are required.

Other Requirements:

  • Strong organizational, presentation and customer relationship skills
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be a team player
  • Knowledge of thermal and structural analysis and design a plus
  • Knowledge of precision drive mechanisms is a plus.
  • Ability to effectively deliver a product within schedule and budget
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

U.S. citizenship is required

Please submit resume to crheault@optics1.com. No phone calls please.
OPTICS 1, Inc. offers a full benefit package, plus a competitive salary.

OPTICS 1 is a division of Vectronix AG.