About the role
About the Role
Own major mechanical subsystems for ruggedized, field-deployable directed-energy systems, from architecture through production handoff. You will work on a lean engineering team to help ensure high-performance equipment operates reliably in demanding field conditions.
What You'll Do
* Design and validate mechanical subsystems, including laser source enclosures, gimbal and beam director structures, and precision mounts.
* Perform static, modal, random vibration, and shock response spectrum FEA, then correlate results with bench and field testing.
* Develop thermal management solutions for high-power laser and electronics packaging across thermal cycles.
* Build, instrument, and operate test rigs to characterize systems ahead of field deployment.
* Design to MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration requirements and other austere-environment standards.
* Take designs from concept through prototyping, bench validation, field testing, and manufacturing handoff.
* Lead design reviews, collaborate with senior engineers, mentor junior team members, and travel to field test events.
What We're Looking For
* At least 5 years of mechanical engineering experience with ruggedized, field-deployable, or high-performance systems, including taking a subsystem from prototype to production.
* Strong hands-on FEA experience with ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, or equivalent, including test validation and correlation.
* Experience designing to MIL-STD-810 or equivalent shock and vibration standards, and with precision optomechanical packaging.
* Thermal management experience on high-power systems, plus experience building and running bench test rigs and instrumentation.
* Experience with design for manufacturability and production handoff.
* BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
* Background in lasers, directed energy, ruggedized optical benches, or vehicle-mounted systems is a plus.
* U.S. citizenship is required.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $165,000 to $210,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
On-site in Detroit, Michigan, with travel for field tests and range validation.