FreeForm ยท 1 week ago
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer (High-Power Lasers)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expFreeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of custom opto-mechanical systems for advanced metal 3D printing systems, focusing on enhancing print speed, quality, precision, and throughput.
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Responsibilities
Design and build complex opto-mechanical systems
Integrate high power lasers and high speed camera solutions
Create drawings specifically to opto-mechanical GD&T standards
Establish and own the precision alignment process including method, procedure, and software used
Perform test and characterization of optical performance including process, equipment selection, and passing criteria
Work closely with our process engineering team to solve physics-based interdependencies
Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop a robust and scalable system architecture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in optics, mechanical engineering or related technical field
7+ years of experience in opto-mechanical systems design and development
CAD experience, including GD&T and detailed drawing documentation as it relates to opto-mechanics (ISO 10110)
Strong mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals
Systems-level thinker also able to perform detailed work; has previously delivered complex opto-mechanical systems
Preferred
10+ years of opto-mechanical design experience
Experience with high power lasers (tens to hundreds of watts)
Experience designing optics for industrial systems such as semiconductor (i.e. etching), laser cutting, long distance laser communication, etc
Ability to do system level and component level opto-mechanical tolerancing
Experience with athermalization design, preferably with high power lasers
Experience with STOP analysis
Experience working around optical simulation software (Zemax or Code V)
Hands on experience with alignment/assembly of complex optical systems
Basic understanding of image and signal processing
Knowledge of motion control and kinematics
Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems
Benefits
Significant stock option packages
100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
Life insurance
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Relocation assistance provided
Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Company
FreeForm
FreeForm is a media production company offering film production and campaign strategy services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-10-25
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