Job Description
2mo ago , from Electro Optic Systems Holdings
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We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.
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Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, with heavy involvement in and from the systems and electronics leads, your:
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Key responsibilities shall be:
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Product Design and Developmentn
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Design opto-mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, housings, mounts, fixtures, and support structures.
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Develop detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
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Design products considering vibration, shock, thermal expansion, alignment stability, manufacturability, and environmental requirements.
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Conduct design reviews and provide recommendations for performance improvements and risk reduction.
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Support concept development, trade studies, and feasibility assessments.
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Optical System Integrationn
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Collaborate with external Optical Engineers to integrate lenses, mirrors, detectors, cameras, and laser systems into mechanical assemblies.
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Develop alignment methodologies and precision mounting solutions.
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Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and optical alignment verification.
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Define optical and mechanical interface requirements and specifications.
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Analysis and Simulationn
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Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and finite element analysis (FEA).
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Evaluate system performance under operational and environmental conditions.
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Assess mechanical impacts on optical performance and system reliability.
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Support design verification through modelling and simulation activities.
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Prototyping, Testing and Validationn
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Develop and support prototype builds.
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Define and execute engineering test plans.
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Conduct verification, validation,



environmental, and qualification testing.
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Analyse test data and implement corrective actions where required.
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Troubleshoot optical and mechanical integration issues.
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Manufacturing and Sustainment Supportn
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Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
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Identify opportunities for cost reduction and design optimisation.
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Support engineering change requests and product lifecycle activities.
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Assist with supplier engagement, component selection, and qualification activities.
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Support production readiness reviews and first article inspections.
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Your Key Deliverables
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Opto-mechanical design packages.
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Manufacturing drawings and specifications.
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Engineering analyses and design reports.
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Verification and validation evidence.
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Technical risk assessments.
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Prototype and production support documentation.
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Configuration-controlled engineering data.
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Required Qualifications
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Education
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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace or equivalent).
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Postgraduate qualification in Optics, Photonics, Systems Engineering, or related field desirable.
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Experience
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5-10+ years' experience in mechanical or opto-mechanical engineering.
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Experience designing precision mechanical systems.
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Experience supporting complex product development programmes.
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Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
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Behavioural Competencies
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Robust analytical and problem-solving capability.
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High attention to detail.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
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Strong planning and organisational skills.
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Continuous improvement mindset.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and project deadlines.
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📌 Opto Mechanical Engineer (South Australia)
🏢 Electro Optic Systems
📍 South Australia