Senior Optical/Mechanical CAD Designer

Company: Softworld Inc
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Optical/Mechanical CAD Designer

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Job Location: Lexington, MA 02420

Onsite Requirements:


Experience with design, analysis and documentation of opto-/mechanical subsystems and components
Familiarity with thermal analysis and structural analysis
Familiarity with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems


Job Description:


Responsibilities:

Develop complex designs for the optimum performance and ease of fabrication, assembly, and testing of complex imaging systems, thermal systems packaging solutions, novel materials, and innovative mechanisms.
Experience with a wide range of platforms (i.e. manned/unmanned vehicles, aircrafts, ships, space crafts).
Experience with the design and modeling of mechanical enclosures, optical assemblies with an understanding of requirements needed for Mounting/adjustment/actuation, alignment & measurement techniques, precision bearing, gearing & drive systems, structural/thermal analysis, and environmental testing.
Must be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Should demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.


Required Skills:

5-8+ years of experience in Mechanical Design and Mechanical CAD experience (SolidWorks or other CAD software). Vast experience with mechanisms and complex mechanical assemblies. Looking for a minimum of 5 years of experience, but ideally someone would have 8+ years of experience.
Experience with design, analysis, and documentation of opto-/mechanical subsystems and components.
Familiarity with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc.
Familiarity with thermal analysis and structural analysis.
Familiarity with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems.

Preferred Skills:

Opto-mechanical experience is highly preferred. Candidates with this experience will stand out.
Experience with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc.
Experience with military standards, mil spec components.
Experience with thermal analysis and structural analysis.
Experience with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems.
Experience with coordinating and executing system performance testing.

Skill Matrix:

Qualification

Assessment

Must Have

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Yes

Design

Computer-Aided Design

5 years

Device Design

5 years

Software

AutoCAD

5 years

CAD/EDA/TCAD

5 years

CATIA

5 years

Computer-Aided Manufacturing

5 years

Process and Device TCAD

5 years

Solidworks 3D Computer-Aided Design(CAD)

5 years

Nice to Have

Mechanical

Mechanical - Opto

0 years

** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position. **

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