Senior Mechanical Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. As Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for designing and developing precision mechanical components and assemblies for opto-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for opto-mechanical systems; Support integration of optical elements including lenses, mirrors, and laser paths into mechanical structures; Develop and refine pointing and stabilization mechanisms (e.g., gimbals, mounts, precision actuation systems); Perform tolerance analysis (GD&T) to ensure optical alignment and system performance; Collaborate cross-functionally with optical, electrical, and systems engineering teams; Support prototype builds, testing, and validation, including troubleshooting and design iteration; Ensure designs meet ruggedization requirements (shock, vibration, thermal stability)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 10-20+ years of experience in mechanical design (level flexible based on candidate); Experience with precision mechanical design and tight tolerance assemblies in rugged environments; Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred); Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis; Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments; Only US Persons need apply

Nice to have

SolidWorks; Experience with thermal, structural, and/or dynamic analysis of optical-mechanical systems

Benefits

mentorship; career growth opportunities; comprehensive benefits