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Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer (High-Power Lasers)

Los Angeles, CA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year

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Skills

Artificial Intelligence
Ideation
Manufacturing
IT Management
3D Printing
Process Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Systems Design
GD&T
Drawing
Documentation
Mechanics
ISO 9000
Physics
Optics
Semiconductors
Communication
Mechanical Engineering
Lasers
Zemax
Assembly
Signal Processing
Motion Control
Classical Mechanics
Research and Development
Computer Hardware
Innovation
Collaboration
Insurance
PPO
HMO
Life Insurance
Team Building
SAP BASIS

Artificial Intelligence
Ideation
Manufacturing
IT Management
3D Printing
Process Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Systems Design
GD&T
Drawing
Documentation
Mechanics
ISO 9000
Physics
Optics
Semiconductors
Communication
Mechanical Engineering
Lasers
Zemax
Assembly
Signal Processing
Motion Control
Classical Mechanics
Research and Development
Computer Hardware
Innovation
Collaboration
Insurance
PPO
HMO
Life Insurance
Team Building
SAP BASIS

Summary

SENIOR OPTO-MECHANICAL ENGINEER (HIGH-POWER LASERS)

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of custom opto-mechanical systems for the world's most advanced metal 3D printing systems. Opto-mechanical systems lie at the heart of our technology, and your solutions will unlock new capabilities for print speed, quality, precision, and throughput. You will fully own the design of custom hardware and opto-mechanical-electrical devices, as well as implement novel laser and camera solutions to enable sophisticated closed loop control. The ideal candidate is capable of acting as the technical lead for a complex system with the ability to work across engineering disciplines.

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!

Responsibilities:

Design and build complex opto-mechanical systems
Integrate high power lasers and high speed camera solutions
Create drawings specifically to opto-mechanical GD&T standards
Establish and own the precision alignment process including method, procedure, and software used
Perform test and characterization of optical performance including process, equipment selection, and passing criteria
Work closely with our process engineering team to solve physics-based interdependencies
Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop a robust and scalable system architecture

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in optics, mechanical engineering or related technical field
7+ years of experience in opto-mechanical systems design and development
CAD experience, including GD&T and detailed drawing documentation as it relates to opto-mechanics (ISO 10110)
Strong mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals
Systems-level thinker also able to perform detailed work; has previously delivered complex opto-mechanical systems

Nice to Have:

10+ years of opto-mechanical design experience
Experience with high power lasers (tens to hundreds of watts)
Experience designing optics for industrial systems such as semiconductor (i.e. etching), laser cutting, long distance laser communication, etc.
Ability to do system level and component level opto-mechanical tolerancing
Experience with athermalization design, preferably with high power lasers
Experience with STOP analysis
Experience working around optical simulation software (Zemax or Code V)
Hands on experience with alignment/assembly of complex optical systems
Basic understanding of image and signal processing
Knowledge of motion control and kinematics
Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems

Location:

Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.
Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.

What We Offer:

We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
Benefits

Significant stock option packages
100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
Life insurance
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Relocation assistance provided
Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events

Compensation

As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.
In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $120,000-$200,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.

Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 80183405
Position Id: 5de1bebd949e7b0a34afa40b82b5428e
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