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Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
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Photon Queue Inc.
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$150,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Photon Queue Inc. Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Photon Queue Inc. in Lemont, Illinois Posted in 13 days ago.
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Photon Queue office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.
ResponsibilitiesConcept DevelopmentCollaborate with the engineering team to define system architecture and requirements, and assess feasibilityDevelop concept designs and conduct trade studies for opto-mechanical systems and sub-assembliesDetailed Design & AnalysisOwn the top-level opto-mechanical layout, CAD assembly and BOM, maintaining them as the authoritative source of record for the productDesign, specify and integrate custom + off-the-shelf components optical mounts (static, kinematic manual & actuated), linear stages, Pockels cell assemblies, active alignment systems, motion controllers, PCBs, wiring, cooling systems and sealed/unsealed enclosuresDesign assemblies for thermal stability and vibration/shock isolation to ensure robust performance in real-world operating environments using STOP (Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance), FEA (Modal, Stress, etc) analyses for rapid design iterationsTranslate optical error budgets into mechanical tolerances and stack-ups; run DFM/DFA reviews and material and adhesive selection to optimize for performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliabilityPrototyping, Testing & ManufacturingDrive quick-turn machining and prototype builds to validate designs early and iterate quicklyDesign and build test stations, and execute engineering-level tests to characterize and verify hardwareDevelop fixtures, jigs, tooling, and work instructions to support repeatable production buildsExecution & DeliveryInterface with component vendors and contract manufacturers; lead DFM discussions to ensure manufacturability and cost targets are metLead design reviews; produce drawings, BOMs, test plans, and cost modelsSupport field failure analysis as neededQualificationsMinimum qualificationsM.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field (or a B.S. with additional experience), plus 5+ years of opto-mechanical design experience through the complete product lifecycle; a Ph.D. may count toward the experienceHigh proficiency in CAD (Onshape, SolidWorks, Catia, or equivalent), BOM management and GD&TProficiency in FEA tools (ANSYS or equivalent) for structural and thermal analysisStrong understanding of tolerance stack-up analysis, kinematics, and material selectionStrong written and verbal communication skills ability to present at design reviews and interface across engineering disciplinesPreferred qualificationsOptical design literacy sufficient to collaborate effectively with optical engineersExperience with precision alignment of opto-mechanical assembliesKnowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, MIM, and castingFamiliarity with quality control methods including statistical process control (SPC)Experience with mechatronic or actuated alignment systemsFamiliarity with quantum or photonic systemsComfortable or excited to work in a startup or fast-paced environmentWe encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the qualifications stated above. Were looking for the right candidate with the aptitude and drive to learn and grow with us. That may just be you!
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full-timeJob Description:
Role SummaryThe Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer is the backbone of our hardware development. In this role you will take end-to-end ownership of our mechanical design - translating optical and system-level requirements into precise, manufacturable designs, owning everything from kinematic mount design and opto-mechanical sub-assembly development to the top-level CAD assembly and BOM. You will work at the intersection of optics, mechanics, test and manufacturing, serving as the central integrating force that pulls domain-specific work from across the engineering team into a coherent, buildable product that ships to the world's leading quantum research institutions.Location:
On-site, Chicago areaCandidates must have current US work authorization - we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Photon Queue office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.
ResponsibilitiesConcept DevelopmentCollaborate with the engineering team to define system architecture and requirements, and assess feasibilityDevelop concept designs and conduct trade studies for opto-mechanical systems and sub-assembliesDetailed Design & AnalysisOwn the top-level opto-mechanical layout, CAD assembly and BOM, maintaining them as the authoritative source of record for the productDesign, specify and integrate custom + off-the-shelf components optical mounts (static, kinematic manual & actuated), linear stages, Pockels cell assemblies, active alignment systems, motion controllers, PCBs, wiring, cooling systems and sealed/unsealed enclosuresDesign assemblies for thermal stability and vibration/shock isolation to ensure robust performance in real-world operating environments using STOP (Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance), FEA (Modal, Stress, etc) analyses for rapid design iterationsTranslate optical error budgets into mechanical tolerances and stack-ups; run DFM/DFA reviews and material and adhesive selection to optimize for performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliabilityPrototyping, Testing & ManufacturingDrive quick-turn machining and prototype builds to validate designs early and iterate quicklyDesign and build test stations, and execute engineering-level tests to characterize and verify hardwareDevelop fixtures, jigs, tooling, and work instructions to support repeatable production buildsExecution & DeliveryInterface with component vendors and contract manufacturers; lead DFM discussions to ensure manufacturability and cost targets are metLead design reviews; produce drawings, BOMs, test plans, and cost modelsSupport field failure analysis as neededQualificationsMinimum qualificationsM.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field (or a B.S. with additional experience), plus 5+ years of opto-mechanical design experience through the complete product lifecycle; a Ph.D. may count toward the experienceHigh proficiency in CAD (Onshape, SolidWorks, Catia, or equivalent), BOM management and GD&TProficiency in FEA tools (ANSYS or equivalent) for structural and thermal analysisStrong understanding of tolerance stack-up analysis, kinematics, and material selectionStrong written and verbal communication skills ability to present at design reviews and interface across engineering disciplinesPreferred qualificationsOptical design literacy sufficient to collaborate effectively with optical engineersExperience with precision alignment of opto-mechanical assembliesKnowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, MIM, and castingFamiliarity with quality control methods including statistical process control (SPC)Experience with mechatronic or actuated alignment systemsFamiliarity with quantum or photonic systemsComfortable or excited to work in a startup or fast-paced environmentWe encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the qualifications stated above. Were looking for the right candidate with the aptitude and drive to learn and grow with us. That may just be you!