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Booz Allen Hamilton · 1 day ago

Optical and Mechanical Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $198K/yr

5+ years exp

Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading consulting firm specializing in technology and engineering solutions. They are seeking an Optical and Mechanical Engineer to support the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical and optical systems, while collaborating with various stakeholders to innovate new concepts and improve product performance.

ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply engineering physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to support the design, analysis, manufacturing, or maintenance of mechanical and optical systems

Work with a broad range of technologies in fields such as optics, fiber optics, photonics, laser technology, and opto-mechanics

Perform optical-mechanical design, development, prototype building, and product lifecycle development

Perform trade studies based on bounded or unbounded problems considering customer requirements, budget, period of performance, and size, weight, and power constraints

Oversee product development, including review and approval of opto-mechanical drawing packages

Present design outputs to internal or external stakeholders, write or document optical design reports, and improve form-factor, performance, ruggedization, and operability of hardware

Collaborate and interface with scientists, nonscientists, and business leadership to innovate new concepts

Design and develop new products or solutions for customized manufacturing, and assist in transitioning designs to pre-production or low-rate phases of the product development lifecycle

Interface with external vendors or supply chain partners to find optimal engineering solutions

Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge

Develop innovative solutions to complex problems

Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members

Qualification

Optical-mechanical systemsOptical design softwareLaser technologyPhotonic systemsData analysis softwareTeamwork skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

5+ years of experience developing and individually contributing to laser, LIDAR, or optical-mechanical systems, including both free space and fiber coupled optical components or programs

4+ years of experience with prototypes and developing photonic or optical systems

Experience in optical design and tolerancing using mechanical engineering software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Zemax

Experience selecting and performing trades studies on materials deployed in optical systems

Ability to conceive pathways from laboratory systems to engineered prototypes and account for environmental variables such as mechanical vibration or temperature, to ensure robust optical system performance

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Ability to learn and grow in a dynamic engineering environment, and adapt to evolving technical needs

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics