Photo-Sonics, Inc. is an international leader in state-of-the-art optical tracking systems in Chatsworth and has an immediate opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. We're seeking an experienced, self-motivated engineer who can both design hands-on and lead others through a project.
Working closely with the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and development of electro-mechanical and optical systems, serving as project lead on assigned programs — setting technical direction, coordinating design task assignments and schedules across a cross-functional engineering team, and mentoring other engineers — while remaining hands-on through all phases of product development from concept to release, including mechanical design proposals, requirements definitions, complex design specifications, and system-level analysis.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
● Serve as project lead for assigned mechanical design programs, setting technical direction and coordinating task assignments, schedules, and design reviews across a cross-functional engineering team
● Lead product design through the full project lifecycle, from initial concept through systems analysis, planning, and execution within program budget and timelines
● Create new designs and implement design improvements across product lines
● Coordinate design reviews to ensure designs meet customer functional and performance requirements
● Develop mechanical designs to meet high quality standards and ease of manufacturing, assembly, and test
● Establish and maintain department technical standards, design guidelines, and the mechanical design lifecycle review process and gates
● Ensure work products are in compliance with engineering practices, procedures, and standards
● Develop mechanical system designs using SolidWorks; support mechanical system modeling and analysis (thermal, stress) as required
● Identify and help develop processes, tools, and best practices to build the department's knowledge base
● Provide technical guidance and serve as a mentor to mid-career and junior mechanical engineers
● Collaborate with systems and electrical engineering teams on acceptance, qualification, and factory test planning, procedures, and assembly methodology
● Assure system and product quality through design validation, verification, and testing
● Support product transition to Operations and sustaining engineering efforts
● Interface with customers and development teams, as well as external contractors, in multi-contractor environments
● Support outsourcing analysis and make-vs-buy decisions
● Position may require occasional travel
● Perform other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
Education:
● Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Experience:
● 10+ years of mechanical design and development experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
● Demonstrated experience leading product development engineering teams, and mentoring other engineers
● Demonstrated experience designing, analyzing, and delivering precision mechanical assemblies and electro-mechanical systems
● Proven ability to lead product design activities through all phases of a project, from initial concept design through systems analysis/engineering, planning/execution, and reviews
● Experience serving in a project lead or technical lead capacity — setting technical direction and coordinating the work of a design team
● Familiarity with full product lifecycle activities: development, integration, test, and troubleshooting
● Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance (active clearance not required)
Desired Skills:
● Design and development of high-precision mechanical systems as part of opto-electro-mechanical assemblies
● Familiar with static and dynamic kinematic analysis and load determination
● Packaging of electronics boards, harnessing, and COTS electronics components for harsh (vibration, thermal) environments and tight packaging constraints
● Incorporation of Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products into mechanical designs as required
● Demonstrated ability to develop and review component drawings utilizing GD&T per ASME Y14.5
● Demonstrated ability to perform tolerance stack-up calculations
● Mechanical system modeling and analysis including thermal and structural stress
● Familiarity with thermal analysis and heat transfer principles for electronics packaging
● Use of SolidWorks Simulation tools for system and component-level analysis
● Proficiency with SolidWorks for design, drafting, and configuration management; SolidWorks PDM a plus
● Creation of engineering drawings including component drawings, assembly drawings, and associated documentation
● Knowledge of engineering change control processes (ECNs) and revision management
● Compliance with AS9100 quality management standards and ITAR requirements
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
Preferred Skills:
● Experience with imaging camera and lens optical system mechanical and system integration
● Experience with deployment of mobile systems in rugged or field environments
● Knowledge of thermal management techniques for electronics in aerospace and defense packaging
● Familiarity with military test range environments and field operations
● Experience in multi-contractor development programs
● Familiarity with vibration analysis and mechanical system behavior in position control systems
● Experience auditing internal programs or external suppliers to identify best practices and improvement opportunities
Physical Requirements include:
● This position requires the ability to walk, sit, talk and hear, stand, and use hands to reach, handle, or feel.
● Occasional climbing or balancing may be required in lab or field environments
Position may require the ability to lift up to 15 lbs., stand, walk for long periods of time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $149,760.00 - $170,560.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
