Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Physical Sciences Inc., a 100% employee-owned company located in Andover, MA seeks an early-career engineer (B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar) to support R&D projects for advanced optical and laser-based sensor systems. This engineer will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on the development and transition-to-production of optical system technologies used defense and industrial applications. Examples include novel LIDARs and hyperspectral imagers designed for mobile operation in extreme environments.

• B.S. (or greater) in Mechanical Engineering or similar with 2 years industry experience
• Experience using CAD software (i.e. Solid Works) to design, simulate, and procure components for assembly, demonstration, and test
• Demonstrated hands-on, laboratory testing experience
• Experience with machine shop tools (mills, lathes, etc.)
• Willingness to test and deploy sensor systems in the field
• Solid ability to communicate concepts, ideas, results to the interdisciplinary team
• Willingness to learn on-the-job skills and wear multiple “hats”
• US citizenship is required

• Experience with optical systems a significant plus
• Experience with benchtop electronics and diagnostic tools (i.e. oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power meters, lock-in amplifiers)
• Experience with data acquisition systems
• Modeling of physical (e.g. thermal, vibrational) processes
• Optical sensing methods, spectroscopy

U.S. Citizenship is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran