Staff Mechanical Engineer
$152,000-$172,000
•
Waltham, MA
• Direct Hire
• Job Number:273898
• Posted:8/13/2026
160-170K
8+ years of experience in mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing.
Skilled in using industry-standard CAD and FEA software (SolidWorks and Ansys desired) for mechanical design and simulation.
Ability to influence cross-functional technical outcomes across engineering disciplines.
Demonstrated enthusiasm and skills for hands-on work.
Demonstrated motivation with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
Excellent communication skills, including technical writing:
Write test reports, work instructions, and communicate between interdisciplinary teams of engineers.
Requirements
Lead the development of next-generation optical architectures, imaging systems, illumination systems, and custom opto-mechanical assemblies.
Define optical system requirements and translate them into detailed design specifications.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on geometrical optics, physical optics, laser systems, and optical metrology.
Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, materials, and design methodologies relevant to product roadmap needs.
Perform advanced optical modeling, simulation, and optimization using industry tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, and LightTools.
Conduct complex tolerance analyses, sensitivity studies, stray-light analysis, and system performance modeling.
Lead root-cause investigations for optical performance issues across prototypes and production systems.
Establish optical design, best practices, quality standards, and review processes.
Oversee and participate in hands-on laboratory work, including optical assembly, alignment, and performance characterization.
Guide development of metrology methods and test stations using interferometers, autocollimators, spectrophotometers, lasers, and custom equipment.
Validate system performance through data analysis of MTF, wavefront error, distortion, noise, and other key metrics.
Partner with mechanical, electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure robust opto-mechanical integration.
Provide strategic technical input during concept reviews, design trade studies, risk assessments, and product design reviews.
Work closely with vendors and suppliers to evaluate components, materials, and manufacturing capabilities.
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