Engineering Aide assists engineers with technical tasks and project support. Sets up equipment and monitors tests and experiments. Being an Engineering Aide observes results, collects data, and compiles summaries and reports. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with. Additionally, Engineering Aide typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Engineering Aide may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We integrate our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.
As an Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager in our San Diego, CA office, you will be helping to lead and grow a team with industry-leading engineering capabilities in opto-mechanical design, development, build, and analysis. Your primary role will be to grow and develop the team’s capabilities while providing technical leadership. You will also function as a technical lead on projects involving optical engineering.
People Leadership
Manage a team of 3-6 opto-mechanical engineers
Foster team collaboration and high technical performance with a people-first approach
Mentor, motivate, and develop the opto-mechanical engineering team
Assess performance and constructively coach, setting goals for individuals
Align individual career paths and goals with group goals and company business strategy
Project & Technical Leadership
Serve as technical lead on projects involving opto-mechanical design, development, analysis, and build for a diverse range of industries, applications, and clients
Delegate, oversee, and review project work
Perform technical work on the more challenging aspects of projects
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers
Contribute to technical development in areas of interest or expertise
Contribute to sales efforts by writing proposals, presenting engineering capabilities, and assisting business development team with meeting, conference, and marketing content support
Own relationships with clients: build, develop, and grow business relationships
Research & Development
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in optical engineering and related technologies
Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in optical systems and processes
Successful candidates must be highly collaborative team player who are committed to Quartus values: People First, Integrity, Curiosity and Bold. We hire resourceful individuals with a passion for learning and an ability to apply engineering principles and techniques to solve a variety of problems.
BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Optics, Physics, or similar Engineering field
10 years of industry experience
>2 years’ experience in personnel/team management
Expert understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, thermal, precision kinematics) as well as optical physics (free space optics, radiometry)
Experience with mechanical and optical CAD software (Solidworks and Zemax preferred)
Experience with a finite-element-analysis package (Ansys Workbench, NASTRAN, SW Simulation)
Experience with alignment and optical components for system integration, metrology, testing, etc.
Proven ability to develop and manage engineers
Demonstrated ability to work in and lead a technical team
Project management experience (technical & programmatic leadership)
Experience with cradle-to-grave systems engineering (requirements derivation through A, I, & T)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable making presentations in front of customers, senior leadership, and larger audiences
Experience developing business proposals and/or support sales organization to win and develop new business
Must be US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)
MATLAB and/or Python experience preferred
Machine shop experience preferred
Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager pay range: $126,070-$205,997*
*This pay range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.
Referral Eligibility: Tier 2
Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.
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