Matter Intelligence · 17 hours ago
Senior Opto Mechanical Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMatter Intelligence is building the future of vision AI with innovative sensing technologies. The Senior Optomechanical Engineer will lead the design and integration of high-performance optical payloads for space and airborne platforms, ensuring optical performance through various environmental conditions.
RoboticsRemote SensingSensor
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the optomechanical design of precision optical assemblies, subsystems, and payloads for space-qualified remote-sensing systems
Define mechanical architectures for optical mounts, structures, mechanisms, and interfaces that preserve alignment and performance through launch and on-orbit conditions
Translate optical sensitivities and requirements into mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing requirements
Drive concept development, detailed design, and design maturity through all review gates
Own optomechanical performance across Structural, Thermal, and Optical Performance (STOP) domains
Perform and review tolerance analyses, GD&T, structural FEA, thermal and thermo-elastic analyses
Collaborate with optical engineers to support optical modeling and error budgets
Ensure designs meet stiffness, strength, thermal stability, and survivability requirements
Define alignment strategies, tooling, fixtures, and procedures for precision optical systems
Lead optomechanical integration, bonding, assembly, and alignment of flight and test hardware
Support optical metrology, calibration, and performance verification
Support environmental testing including vibration, shock, and thermal-vacuum; drive anomaly resolution and root-cause analysis
Design for manufacturability, assembly, and test (DFM/DFA) while maintaining optical performance
Manage part and assembly design, vendor fabrication, and inspection requirements
Produce and maintain detailed CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and assembly/test procedures
Support transition from prototype to low- and mid-rate production as needed
Serve as the optomechanical technical lead for payload hardware
Lead technical reviews and present designs to internal and external stakeholders
Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation strategies
Mentor junior engineers and help establish best practices in optomechanical design and integration
Partner with program management to balance performance, schedule, and cost
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
8–12+ years of experience in optomechanical design and development of precision optical systems
Demonstrated experience owning optomechanical designs from requirements through integration and test
Strong background in optical mounting, alignment, tolerancing, and metrology
Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent), GD&T, and FEA
Hands-on experience with hardware integration, alignment, and environmental testing
Experience producing high-quality technical documentation
Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant technical field
Experience with spaceflight or other high-reliability aerospace systems
Experience with EO/IR, hyperspectral, laser, or precision imaging payloads
Familiarity with Zemax or similar optical design tools
Experience with adhesives, bonding, and contamination-controlled assembly
Experience supporting NASA, DoD, SBIR, or commercial space programs
Comfort operating in fast-paced startup or rapid-development environments
Benefits
Competitive total package based on experience.
Early-stage equity package so you share directly in Matter’s growth and success.
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage.
Opportunities to expand into leadership, strategic accounts, or cross-functional roles as we scale.
Company
Matter Intelligence
Matter Intelligence is a remote sensing company that makes sensors that use hyperspectral imaging.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
International Research Centre on Artificial IntelligenceLowercarbon Capital
2024-11-13Non Equity Assistance
2024-10-30Seed· $12M
Leadership Team
Vishnu Sridhar
Co-founder and CEO
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