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Mechanical Engineer, Optomechanical Systems
$140K–$220K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States
About the job
Designs, builds, tests, and owns precision mechanical structures and mechanisms for optical and photonic subsystems used in uranium enrichment technology.
What you'll do
- Develop enrichment hardware through requirements definition, design, qualification, and production release; optimize for cost, performance, and manufacturability.
- Select materials and coatings, test hardware, analyze failures, and implement mitigations.
- Collaborate across engineering and materials teams to integrate designs and apply findings from material characterization.
What they ask for
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Nice to have
- Materials science or metallurgy knowledge, especially material selection, failure analysis, or performance under extreme conditions.
- Experience designing precision mechanical structures for optical or photonic systems; strong engineering fundamentals and trade-study skills.
Pay
USD $140k-$220k annually (base salary)
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