Make Rain
Optomechanical Engineer, Atmospheric Instrumentation
El Segundo, CA$120k–$180kfull-timemidAdded today
About this role
Design and develop optomechanical systems for advanced atmospheric measurement instruments. You'll integrate optical and mechanical components to create precision instruments that operate in demanding environmental conditions.
What you'll do
- Design optomechanical assemblies and subsystems for atmospheric sensing instruments
- Perform optical and mechanical analysis, tolerancing, and integration
- Conduct environmental testing and validate instrument performance
- Collaborate with optical, software, and systems engineering teams
- Develop technical documentation and manufacturing specifications
- Support prototyping, testing, and field deployment of instruments
What they're looking for
- Optomechanical design and CAD modeling
- Optical component integration and alignment
- Mechanical analysis and FEA
- Tolerancing and manufacturing processes
- Environmental testing and validation
- Systems integration and problem-solving
- Technical documentation and communication
- Familiarity with atmospheric instrumentation
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Make Rain
Make Rain develops weather modification technology through innovative aerosol and liquid dispersion systems designed to enhance precipitation and address water scarcity. The company is hiring software engineers, mechanical/aerospace researchers, and product engineers to build both the core dispersion technology and customer-facing software solutions.
View all jobs at Make RainLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience integrating optical components into mechanical assemblies and ensuring proper alignment tolerances.
- How have you approached design challenges when optical performance and mechanical constraints conflict?