Optomechanical Engineer
Quick Summary
Develop detailed mechanical designs for complex optomechanical space payloads Collaborate with systems, electrical, optical,
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. 3-5 years of mechanical design experience,
Scout Space is building a new way to see and operate in space: with a new paradigm of data empowering every satellite to make space safer. We are a rapidly-growing team; we are deploying real solutions to orbit over the next 2 years; and our work will transform the face of spaceflight. We are looking for people that bring excitement and energy to our organization, are curious and eager to learn, and want to help drive our programs forward.
We are seeking an Optomechanical Engineer to lead design and development of Scout hardware systems. In this role, you will play a crucial role in the hardware design and development of Scout’s on-orbit perception and autonomy capabilities.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Develop detailed mechanical designs for complex optomechanical space payloads
- →Collaborate with systems, electrical, optical, and software engineers to integrate subsystems into designs
- →Build and test prototype systems for design validation
- →Perform component- and system-level thermal, shock/vibe, and motion analysis
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of mechanical design experience, preferably for complex electro-optomechanical systems
- Expert SolidWorks user
- Thorough understanding of material properties and tolerancing
- Enthusiastic attitude towards individual and team work and collaborating with geographically diverse offices
- Track record of component design lifecycle completion, including design, manufacture, assembly, test, and integration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and technical information clearly and concisely.
- Eligible to hold a security clearance.
Requirements
~1 min read- Knowledge of space environment considerations
- Deep understanding of material properties and tolerancing
- Ability to tackle multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working and collaborating in a fast-paced, small team environment.
What We Offer
~2 min readListing Details
- Posted
- February 18, 2026
- First seen
- March 26, 2026
- Last seen
- April 22, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 27
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 43%
- Scored at
- April 22, 2026
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