Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering (Optics)

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Space Optics)

Job Code: 40585

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

This role will support the design and development of space borne precision optics, mirrors and mounts, and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads.  Includes completing mechanical systems analysis, architecture definition, Specification and ICD development with supporting trade studies.

• Mechanical systems leadership for IR payloads and subsystems from requirement allocations and flow downs to specification and interface definition and compliance verification

• Detailed mechanical design skills of precision optics for IR payloads including optical mirrors, mirror mounts, windows, filters focal plane mounts and telescopes for cryogenic applications

• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement during the build and test of mechanisms

• Leadership of small to mid-sized cross-functional design teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems

• Author PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews

• Perform trade studies to determine optimal designs

• Assist with schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the major subsystem level

• Responsible for directing and reviewing, the work of junior engineers and designers and technicians.

• Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects

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