Photo-Sonics, Inc. is an international leader in state-of-the art optical tracking systems in Chatsworth and has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer. We’re seeking a multi-disciplinary candidate who is self-motivated and is able to set and meet goals.

The Mechanical Engineer will participate in all phases of product development from concept to release, including mechanical design proposals, requirements definitions, complex design specifications, and system-level analysis. Your skills will include collaborating with cross-functional Engineering staff, developing mechanical engineering design projects, and providing engineering support for existing industrial, aerospace, and military customers.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support product design through full project lifecycle, from initial concept through systems analysis, planning, and execution within program budget and timelines
• Develop mechanical designs to meet high quality standards and ease of manufacturing, assembly, and test
• Coordinate design reviews to ensure designs meet customer functional and performance requirements
• Develop mechanical system designs using SolidWorks; maintain and improve department technical standards and design guidelines
• Ensure work products are in compliance with engineering practices, procedures, and standards
• Support mechanical system modeling and analysis (thermal, stress) as required
• Collaborate with systems and electrical engineering teams on acceptance, qualification, and factory test planning, procedures, and assembly methodology
• Assure system and product quality through design validation, verification, and testing
• Support product transition to Operations and sustaining engineering efforts
• Interface with customers and development teams, as well as external contractors in multi-contractor environments
• Assist with creation, maintenance, or update of mechanical design, assembly, and test standards
• Position may require occasional travel
• Perform other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• 5 - 10 years of design and development experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience designing, analyzing, and delivering precision mechanical assemblies and electro-mechanical systems
• Hands-on experience supporting product development through full project lifecycle, including concept design, systems engineering, planning, and execution
• Familiarity with full product lifecycle activities: development, integration, test, and troubleshooting

Desired Skills:

· Design and development of high-precision mechanical systems as part of opto-electro-mechanical assemblies

• Familiar with static and dynamic kinematic analysis and load determination
• Packaging of electronics boards, harnessing, and COTS electronics components for harsh (vibration, thermal) environments and tight packaging constraints
• Incorporation of Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products into mechanical designs as required
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review component drawings utilizing GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Demonstrated ability to perform tolerance stack-up calculations
• Mechanical system modeling and analysis including thermal and structural stress
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and heat transfer principles for electronics packaging
• Use of SolidWorks Simulation tools for system and component-level analysis
• Support of outsourcing analysis and make-vs-buy decisions
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for design, drafting, and configuration management
• Creation of engineering drawings including component drawings, assembly drawings, and associated documentation
• Knowledge of engineering change control processes (ECNs) and revision management
• Compliance with AS9100 quality management standards and ITAR requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with deployment of mobile systems in rugged or field environments
• Experience with imaging camera and lens optical system mechanical integration
• Knowledge of thermal management techniques for electronics in aerospace and defense packaging
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM for configuration and revision control
• Familiarity with military test range environments and field operations
• Experience in multi-contractor development programs
• Familiarity with vibration analysis and mechanical system behavior in position control systems
• Active DoD Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements include:

· This position requires the ability to walk, sit, talk and hear, stand, and use hands to reach, handle, or feel.

· Occasional climbing or balancing may be required in lab or field environments.

· Position may require the ability to lift up to 15 lbs., stand, walk for long periods of time.

Pay: $59.00 - $69.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have design and development experience in a manufacturing environment?
• Do you have experience designing and developing high-precision mechanical systems as part of opto-electro-mechanical assemblies?
• Do you have experience using SolidWorks Simulation tools for system and component-level analysis?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Design and Development : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person