• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education. • Two to three years prior experience using finite element modeling software is required. Femap/Nastran is strongly preferred, training can be provided. • Ability to perform basic mechanical analyses including static and dynamic structural and thermal. • Ability to support design and development of hardware to ensure requirements compliance. • Strong mechanical aptitude, excelling in problem solving and troubleshooting. • Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform tolerance assessments. • Good communication and organizational skills • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required Preferred Skills and Credentials: • Opto-mechanical and electro-optic hardware analysis experience is highly desirable. • Finite element modeling skills including thermal, structural, and transient shock. • Design for shock, vibration, and thermal environments. • Experience with Matlab to perform finite element and test data analysis • Experience performing STOP analysis for precision optical systems is highly desirable. • SolidWorks 3D CAD Modeling • Secret and/or SCI DoD security clearance