What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Optical / Mechanical CAD Designer position at Softworld, a Kelly Company?
Job Title : Senior Optical / Mechanical CAD Designer
Job Location : Lexington, MA 02420
Onsite Requirements :
Experience with design, analysis and documentation of opto- / mechanical subsystems and components
Familiarity with thermal analysis and structural analysis
Familiarity with Optical systems and the design of EO / IR systems
Job Description : Responsibilities :
Develop complex designs for the optimum performance and ease of fabrication, assembly, and testing of complex imaging systems, thermal systems packaging solutions, novel materials, and innovative mechanisms.
Experience with a wide range of platforms (i.e. manned / unmanned vehicles, aircrafts, ships, space crafts).
Experience with the design and modeling of mechanical enclosures, optical assemblies with an understanding of requirements needed for Mounting / adjustment / actuation, alignment & measurement techniques, precision bearing, gearing & drive systems, structural / thermal analysis, and environmental testing.
Must be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Should demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
Required Skills :
5-8 years of experience in Mechanical Design and Mechanical CAD experience (SolidWorks or other CAD software). Vast experience with mechanisms and complex mechanical assemblies. Looking for a minimum of 5 years of experience, but ideally someone would have 8 years of experience.
Experience with design, analysis, and documentation of opto- / mechanical subsystems and components.
Familiarity with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc.
Familiarity with thermal analysis and structural analysis.
Familiarity with Optical systems and the design of EO / IR systems.
Preferred Skills :
Opto-mechanical experience is highly preferred. Candidates with this experience will stand out.
Experience with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc.
Experience with military standards, mil spec components.
Experience with thermal analysis and structural analysis.
Experience with Optical systems and the design of EO / IR systems.
Experience with coordinating and executing system performance testing.
Skill Matrix : Qualification
Assessment
Must Have
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree
Design
Computer-Aided Design
5 years
Device Design
5 years
Software
AutoCAD
5 years
CAD / EDA / TCAD
5 years
CATIA
5 years
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
5 years
Process and Device TCAD
5 years
Solidworks 3D Computer-Aided Design(CAD)
5 years
Nice to Have
Mechanical
Mechanical - Opto
0 years
3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position.
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