Teams at Opterus Research and Development

Design, prototype, test, and qualify lightweight deployable space structures and mechanisms. Create SolidWorks CAD, drawings, and documentation. Support cleanroom assembly, validate performance through testing, iterate designs, collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure readiness for production and flight.

Lead planning and delivery of spacecraft communications hardware and deployable RF structures. Manage schedules, budgets, risks, requirements, and cross-functional teams; drive milestone reviews, oversee design, testing, and integration, and support customer communications and continuous improvement.

Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes, tooling, and documentation to transition designs to flight-ready hardware. Support prototyping, low-rate production, troubleshooting, process improvements, and ensure quality compliance for aerospace composite structures.