Job Description

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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- Product Design and Development n n
- 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 Integration n

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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 Simulation n

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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 Validation n

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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 Support n

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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 nn
- 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 Education nn
- 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 nn
- 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 nn
- Solid 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 (Harman)
🏢 Electro Optic Systems
📍 Harman