A well-established aerospace and defense organisation supporting long-term NASA and complex space programs is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager to join its growing team in San Diego.
This is a hands-on leadership role, suited to someone who enjoys balancing technical ownership with team development.
The Role:
• Lead opto-mechanical development across complex aerospace programs
• Manage a small team of engineers while remaining technically involved
• Own key technical decisions and contribute to proposals and customer discussions
• Work across high-reliability hardware systems
About You:
• Mechanical Engineering background with strong optical systems experience
• Experience delivering complex aerospace or precision hardware systems
• Previous team leadership experience
• Proficient in SolidWorks or Creo
• Space experience preferred, aerospace or automotive lidar backgrounds also considered
This is a high-impact role within a stable, long-term program environment, offering technical depth and leadership growth.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.