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Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Divergent 3D · Torrance, California, United States · On-site

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About the role

As a Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer , you will serve as a technical owner for the optical and opto-mechanical systems within Divergent’s laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) platform.

What they're looking for

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related discipline
  • 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated technical capability
  • Demonstrated experience owning or leading development of complex optical or opto-mechanical systems
  • Strong understanding of geometric optics and laser-system fundamentals
  • Experience designing precision mechanical hardware for optical alignment and stability
More about this role

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

As a Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer , you will serve as a technical owner for the optical and opto-mechanical systems within Divergent’s laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) platform.

You will work on a complex production machine already operating in the field, with responsibility for improving optical performance, reliability, repeatability, calibration, and long-term system capability. You will lead difficult technical investigations, drive design improvements, establish engineering methods and standards, and help define the evolution of future printer architectures.

This role requires both deep technical capability and broad...

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