Star Catcher
Opto-Mechanical Engineer
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- No salary listed
- Mid level
- On-site · Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- 5+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Star Catcher is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and their orbital power grid, the Star Catcher Network. This role involves designing, analyzing, and integrating opto-mechanical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in opto-mechanical design, optical analysis, and experience working within the aerospace industry.
What you'll do
- Design and develop opto-mechanical systems.
- Integrate systems into spacecraft and satellite platforms.
- Ensure compliance with mission and performance requirements.
- Lead precision alignment and stabilization efforts.
- Develop and execute test and validation plans.
- Conduct optical and mechanical analyses.
What they're looking for
- Opto-mechanical systems design
- Optical analysis (Zemax, CodeV, FRED, LightTools)
- CAD
- Fiber optics (cleaving, splicing, termination)
- Interferometry & Autocollimators
- System tolerancing
- Optical Surface Fabrication
- Python (or willingness to learn)
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing opto-mechanical systems for space applications.
- Explain your experience with Zemax or CodeV for lens design and analysis.