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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Oho Group
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

Principal Optomechanical Engineer - Boston, MA


We’re hiring a Principal Optomechanical Engineer to lead the design and integration of precision systems. This is a hands-on role focused on precision mechanical design, system integration, and product execution.

You'll own the full life-cycle and technical direction of a product at the intersection industry innovation and the bleeding edge of scientific research.


Responsibilities

  • Lead design and integration of precision optomechanical assemblies
  • Drive mechanical design for complex optical systems with tight tolerances
  • Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and DFM activities
  • Support thermal and structural design considerations affecting optical performance
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across programs
  • Partner with manufacturing and suppliers to transition designs into production
  • Support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting


Requirements

  • 6 years of optomechanical or precision mechanical engineering experience
  • Strong background in precision mechanical design for optical or photonic systems
  • Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and precision alignment
  • Prior technical leadership or project ownership experience
  • Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX
  • Thermal analysis/modeling experience is a plus


Preferred

  • Experience with lasers, imaging systems, photonics, aerospace, defense, or semiconductor systems
  • Familiarity with FEA, vibration/shock analysis, and environmental testing
  • Prototype and manufacturing experience


Join a team building advanced hardware systems with real technical ownership and impact.

Salary : $160,000 - $215,000

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