Key Responsibilities

• Thermal Management: Develop and validate thermal solutions (passive and active) for high‑power laser modules; conduct conjugate heat transfer and transient thermal sim
ulations.FEA &
• Structural Simulation: Per form stress, vibration, and modal analyses using ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or equivalent tools; interpret results to optimize designs for durability, weight, and dynamic loads.Mecha
• nical Design & Analysis: Cre ate and refine CAD models for thermal management and structural prototypes.Proto
• type Development & Testing: Dri ve hands‑on mechanical prototyping (CNC, additive, or other rapid fabrication) with an extreme bias toward testing; plan and execute vibration, shock, environmental, and robustness tests to validate hardware under field conditions.Desig
• n for Manufacturability (DFM): Con duct DFM reviews to optimize geometry, tolerances, and material selection for efficient production; collaborate with suppliers and fabricators to ensure manufacturable designs.Mater
• ial Selection & Qualification: Eva luate metals, polymers, and composites for mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and EMI compatibility; develop and execute mechanical and environmental test protocols.Manuf
• acturing Readiness: Gen erate BOMs, GD&T drawings, and assembly instructions; oversee transition of prototypes to production, maintaining quality and compliance with MIL‑STD and ITAR requirements.Cross
• ‑Functional Collaboration: Par tner with optics, electronics, firmware, and controls teams to integrate hardware modules; provide hands‑on support during system assembly, integration, and field testing.

Qualifications

• Hyper Engineer - your brain only releases dopamine when you're building
• Experience: 2-8 years in mechanical or hardware engineering roles (defense, aerospace, or related
fields).Techn
• ical Skills:Profi
• cient in CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)Stron
• g background in FEA (ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation)Therm
• al analysis expertise (CFD and heat transfer software)Hands
• ‑on mechanical prototyping and test fixture developmentExper
• ience planning and executing vibration, shock, and environmental testingKnowl
• edge of materials science, stress analysis, and manufacturing methodsEduca
• tion: BS/M S in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar field.Soft
• Skills: Extr eme bias for action, strong problem‑solving, communication, and project‑management abilities.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Vacuum or environmental chamber testing experience
• Familiarity with laser safety standards and optical alignment fixtures
• Background in EMI/EMC design and shielding
• Security clearance or ITAR compliance experience

Send all applications w/ resume, evidence of excellent previous work, portfolio, github/website and a description of the most impressive thing you've done to [email protected]