Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Boulder, Colorado

OSI Engineering
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Our client is looking for a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join their Opto-Mechanical Engineering team. In this role, the engineer will contribute to product development by delivering designs, conducting analysis, and building and testing state-of-the-art optical assemblies. The position is part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on turning virtual display concepts into reality.


This role is based in the Boulder, CO office and will require the candidate to work on-site regularly. If you're passionate about cutting-edge optical technology and collaborative engineering, we encourage you to apply.


What you'll do:

- Contribute to the development of tools for assembly and characterization of novel AR technology demonstration devices.

- Prepare and review ASME Y14.5/ISO GPS compliant technical drawings.

- Create new system concepts incorporating miniature optics into novel opto-electronic devices.

- Participate in activities related to design, fabrication, operation, application, testing, and production activities in the office.

- Develop procedures and documentation for alignment and assembly of optical assemblies and sub-assemblies.

- Work closely with local shops, CMs, and cross-functional internal teams to: evaluate DFM feedback, analyze its impact on system performance, and integrate required design changes into complex consumer devices.

- Participate in collaborative meetings with multidisciplinary teams to design fixtures, calibration equipment or production components.

- Contribute to technical design reviews with the Program Manager representing the concerns of their functional specialty on the product development team.


The experience you bring:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, and 5+ years of related professional experience .

- Hands-on experience using precision mechatronics for assembly and inspection of opto-mechanical systems.

- Experienced in GD&T and tolerance stack analysis.

- Familiarity with metrology tools such as CMMs/OCMMs and/or surface metrology tools (e.g. scanning confocal microscopes or white light interferometers).

- Knowledge of color science, colorimetry, image quality metrics (camera and display), and algorithms for digital image processing.

- Experienced in application of precision optical design concepts including common optical alignment definitions/approaches, kinematic constraint, and thermalization.

- Working knowledge of statistical processing software such as JMP.

- Capable of developing concepts for fixtures, calibration equipment, or production components using 3D CAD (ie CREO) which meet the product requirements.


It's exciting if you also have:

- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

- Experience working in the AR/VR industry.

- Experience using Creo and Windchill.

- Experience working in clean room environments (don't worry, no full bunny suits.).

- Experience in use of traditional machine tools like mills and lathes.

- Experience with scripting in languages like Python or MATLAB.


Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months with a possibility of extension

Schedule: On site (Boulder, CO)

Pay rate: $75/hr - $85/hr per hour

Date Posted: 07 June 2025
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