Senior Engineer

MIMIR ENGINEERING INCORPORATED

Senior Engineer

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    About Mimir Engineering

    Mimir Engineering is a precision engineering service provider with a team that spans multiple disciplines and backgrounds. We work across a broad industry base with a specific focus on the end-to-end development of aerospace optical systems and capabilities in design, analysis, and manufacturing (i.e. AI&T). We enjoy the technical and team-building aspects of tackling the most challenging engineering problems.

    SENIOR ENGINEER

    Essential Functions

    Design and develop assemblies and sub-systems for a diverse range of applications such as remote sensing, communications, data analytics, defense, etc.

    Develop innovative technical solutions to meet performance and survivability requirements of hardware

    Design, build, and test prototypes, flight hardware, and ground support equipment (GSE) as necessary

    Drive appropriate system sizing and design/selection of components using engineering judgement and detailed knowledge of fundamentals, including the use of classical hand calculations and finite element modeling (FEM)

    Create detailed engineering documentation (CAD models, drawings, BOMs, reports, instructions, presentations, etc.) as necessary to support project needs

    Provide expert guidance to clients and other staff members working on difficult technical problems

    Anticipate future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal

    Work on projects independently and/or with a multi-disciplined team

    Effectively manage multiple tasks and juggle multiple projects

    Mentor and assist junior engineers

    Collaborate with others in the development of project plans, proposals, and schedules

    Prepare slides for and present in customer design reviews and meetings as required

    Perform other duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications and Desired Skills

    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline

    8 years of experience in opto-mechanical design or other precision mechanical design

    Demonstrated understanding of optical integration techniques and considerations

    Ability to assist, independently perform, and/or delegate work tasks

    Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

    Proficiency with SolidWorks (CAD & simulation), Matlab, and Zemax

    Prior experience in a consulting environment is a plus

    Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment

    Proactive approach to problem solving in a collaborative work environment

    Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

    Ability to work extended hours and travel as required

    Flexible work from home options available.