• Support the mechanism and opto-mech design and improvements of optical gratings manufacturing equipment and associated tooling.
• Using state-of-the-art technology, evolve the existing mechanized manufacturing machine and design from ground up a replacement that enables next generation optical gratings.
• Review and understand optical gratings requirements to drive manufacturing solutions.
• Use of DAQ and an understanding of control systems to program and drive manufacturing equipment.
• Drive to closure complex and multi-month anomalies as they arise.
• Execute work in a development lab-like environment on a small team.
• Generate and document requirements and processes.
• Execution quickly on solutions by creating products and prototypes and testing them often in an iterative and fail-fast environment.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Proficient in GD&T, drawing generation, and design for manufacturability.
• Ability to learn new technologies and skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment making sound technical decisions based on experience and engineering judgement.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work on a small team and fill different roles as needs arise.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

• Mechanical engineering degree preferred.