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Page Mechanical Group, Inc. lists this Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer (27778222) opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Location
Huntsville, Alabama
Job Type
Full Time
About EO Solutions
EO Solutions is a rapidly growing aerospace and defense company focused on advancing capabilities in Space Domain Awareness and Directed Energy Systems. Our teams work across Hawaii, Nevada, Alabama, and remote locations to solve critical national security challenges with innovative, mission-focused technologies.
Position Overview
EO Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead the architecture development, design, integration, and testing of advanced opto-mechanical hardware for High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems and related defense applications. This position will play a critical role in developing precision optical and mechanical assemblies that support beam stability, beam shaping, beam control, target acquisition, tracking, stabilization, and thermal management functions within HEL systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in opto-mechanical design, optical alignment, precision mechanical systems, and environmental integration for complex, robust, and ruggedized defense applications and possess the technical leadership skills necessary to mentor junior engineers. The successful candidate will lead technical development efforts from concept through prototype, integration, test, and deployment while collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture development and design of complex opto-mechanical systems for High Energy Laser weapon systems
Design, analyze, integrate, and test precision optical and mechanical assemblies for aerospace and defense applications
Develop opto-mechanical solutions supporting spectral beam combiners, beam directors, beam control systems, tracking systems, and optical payloads
Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and alignment analysis for precision optical hardware
Design and develop mounts, mechanisms, optical benches, stabilization systems, and precision alignment features
Support integration of lasers, optics, sensors, gimbals, and electro-optical subsystems
Develop system-level packaging solutions optimized for size, weight, power, and thermal constraints
Lead tolerance analysis, optical alignment strategies, and environmental robustness assessments
Support optical testing, alignment, calibration, and performance characterization activities
Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings, technical data packages, and interface documentation
Collaborate closely with optical, electrical, software, controls, and systems engineering teams
Support prototype fabrication, system integration, troubleshooting, and qualification testing
Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and technical architecture discussions
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across opto-mechanical development efforts
Support proposal development and strategic technology initiatives related to Directed Energy Systems
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline
8+ years of experience in opto-mechanical engineering or precision optical system design
Strong experience designing precision opto-mechanical hardware for aerospace, defense, or laser systems
Experience supporting architecture development and full lifecycle hardware development
Experience with optical alignment, tolerance analysis, and environmental integration
Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or similar mechanical design software
Experience performing structural and thermal analysis for precision hardware systems
Familiarity with optical components including mirrors, lenses, beam splitters, sensors, and laser systems
Experience integrating optical and mechanical systems into ruggedized environments
Strong understanding of vibration, shock, thermal, and environmental effects on optical performance
Experience supporting hardware integration, test, troubleshooting, and verification activities
Strong technical documentation and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Experience supporting High Energy Laser (HEL) systems or Directed Energy programs
Experience with beam directors, tracking systems, adaptive optics, or gimbal systems
Familiarity with optical design and analysis tools such as Zemax or Code V
Experience with thermal management systems for high-power optical applications
Experience supporting airborne or tactical defense systems
Familiarity with military environmental standards and qualification testing
Experience supporting rapid prototyping and transition to production efforts
Desired Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead complex technical development efforts from concept to deployment
Strong systems-thinking mindset with attention to precision engineering details
Ability to mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth across teams
Mission-focused mindset with a commitment to engineering excellence
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly collaborative development environment
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Worksite address
huntsville, AL, 35824, US
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