Opto-Mechanical Engineer

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Laurel, MD, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace • Professional Services • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Designs precision optomechanical assemblies for free-space optical communication terminals used on unmanned aerial vehicles, high-altitude platforms, and spacecraft. Collaborates with optical, electrical, and software engineering teams to define requirements and develop solutions optimized for performance, size, weight, power, and cost. Requires mechanical engineering expertise, CAD proficiency, and experience with robotic hardware optomechanical design. Composite materials, aerospace design, and fiber optic or laser system experience are preferred.
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At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamicsinc.com.

Relative Dynamics is developing free-space optical communication internet terminals for unmanned-aerial vehicles, high-altitude platforms and Earth and planetary spacecraft. Our mission is to enable commercial world-wide internet access.

As an Optomechanical Engineer, you are part of a cross-functional team developing optical terminal hardware.

What You'll Get to Do:

  • Close collaboration with optical, electrical, and software engineers to define optomechanical requirements and solutions
  • Precision engineering of optomechanical assemblies driven by high performance while minimizing size, weight, power, and cost

The ideal candidate will have experience leading or contributing to multiple product development efforts, projects, and initiatives.

What You'll Need:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, or relevant field and/or experience
  • 3+ years’ experience working on robotic hardware optomechanical design
  • Optomechanical design skills including CAD (e.g., Solidworks) expertise
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired:

  • Composite material mechanical design experience
  • Aerospace mechanical design experience
  • Experience with fiber optic and laser systems

What You Won't Do:

  • Feel stuck as we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
  • Feel like a number as we're a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

  • A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge
  • A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
  • Accept assignments with open cooperative positive and team-oriented attitudes
  • Able to plan and execute plans across teams
  • Effective communicator both written and verbal

What You'll Enjoy:

  • Competitive wage and benefits package
  • Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance
  • Vacation and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Great 401k with company match
  • Employee referral program
  • Community involvement investing and giving back to the community

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience working on robotic hardware optomechanical design
  • Optomechanical design skills, including CAD expertise such as SolidWorks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Composite material mechanical design experience
  • Aerospace mechanical design experience
  • Experience with fiber optic and laser systems
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The Company
HQ: Greenbelt, MD
47 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Relative Dynamics Inc. is an aerospace think tank providing specialized and innovative solutions to government and private sectors. They specialize in satellite communications, astrodynamics, systems engineering, and guidance, navigation, and control (GNC). The company focuses on cutting-edge optical communication technologies and space-related research and development, leveraging a first-principles approach to push the boundaries of engineering models and technology development in the space industry.

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