Northwest Talent Solutions, LLC ยท 1 month ago
Optical Mechanical Research Engineer-
Santa Clara, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNorthwest Talent Solutions is partnering with a confidential global technology organization to hire an Optical-Mechanical Research Engineer for an applied research team focused on next-generation test, measurement, and photonics technologies. This role involves designing and developing innovative solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting the transition of research concepts into commercial products.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Design and develop innovative opto-mechanical and photonics packaging solutions for advanced hardware systems
Identify emerging optical and photonic mounting or packaging technologies and evaluate their applicability
Perform mechanical design, analysis, simulation, and tolerance studies using modern CAD and FEA tools
Build and test prototype hardware to validate feasibility and performance
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams spanning optics, photonics, electronics, and software
Support the transfer of successful research concepts into manufacturable, commercial products
Document designs clearly for fabrication, inspection, and assembly, including GD&T
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, master's degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Demonstrated experience designing mechanical systems for optical or photonic applications
Strong understanding of precision machining processes, materials, and tolerances
Hands-on laboratory experience with prototyping, measurement, and inspection equipment
Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD tools, FEA, and physical prototyping workflows
Experience documenting designs for fabrication, including GD&T
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, research-oriented, on-site environment
Preferred
Experience with opto-mechanical or photonics packaging
Familiarity with photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
Experience designing tooling or fixtures for alignment, assembly, or bonding of optical components
Exposure to optical design or ray-tracing tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V, or similar)
Knowledge of MEMS, NOEMS, or lab automation and data acquisition
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
Company
Northwest Talent Solutions, LLC
Northwest Talent Solutions, LLC is a widely acclaimed human capital consulting firm blending holistic talent acquisition with workplace civility solutions and partnering with brands across the private industry and government sector.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase