AOA Xinetics is a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman located in East Hartford, CT. They specialize in adaptive optical systems, deformable mirrors, wavefront sensors and precious actuators. They are in search of an Opto-Mechanical Engineer with a Top Secret and/or SSBI clearance to help their team develop and design production hardware.
This Engineer must have a basic understanding of Mechanical Engineering principle, theories, and concepts.
Responsibilities include providing solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned.
Tasks will include working with others to create system layouts, performing stress, vibration and thermal analysis, creation of detail and assembly drawings, with parts lists, in accordance with ANSI and in house drawing standards, coordinate with Purchasing to expedite the delivery of system components, hands-on prototype assembly and writing assembly specifications. The successful candidate must work well under general supervision, with work being reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.
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