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Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Kforce Inc
Boulder, CO Contractor
POSTED ON 10/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2025
Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer in Boulder, CO. Summary: As a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead the design, analysis, and testing of precision optical assemblies used in cutting-edge AR devices. This hands-on role involves developing custom tools and fixtures, producing compliant technical drawings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring complex opto-mechanical concepts to life. You'll work onsite in Boulder to support prototype development and early-stage product testing in a dynamic R&D environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5 years of experience in opto-mechanical system design
  • Strong hands-on experience with precision mechatronics, GD&T, and tolerance stack analysis
  • Experience in optical alignment principles, kinematic constraint, and thermal management in device design
  • Familiarity with metrology tools like CMMs, OCMMs, or surface measurement instruments
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (CREO) and design documentation standards (ASME Y14.5/ISO GPS)
  • Comfortable working with statistical tools (e.g., JMP) and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering disciplines

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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