# Sr. Optomechanical Engineer, Laser Communications at Observable Space

- Company: Observable Space
- What the company does: Developer of a line of software-defined telescopes designed to improve space observation capabilities. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://observable.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA or Detroit, MI
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/observable-space/f15349f3-dc47-4b94-9d95-aed93de3b4e7?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/observable-space-sr-optomechanical-engineer-laser-communications/

## About the role

You will design, build, and test precision optomechanical hardware for ground-based laser communication systems and future space-based optical payloads. This is a hands-on role spanning fiber coupling, beam steering, and optical sensing. You will work closely with optical, electrical, and software engineers to take your hardware designs from concept through production. Design and build precision optical assemblies, including fiber-coupling hardware, optical benches, flexures, and kinematic mounts. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience in optomechanical engineering or precision mechanical design involving optical hardware
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX, with strong fundamentals in precision tolerancing and mechanical design
- Hands-on experience building, aligning, and troubleshooting precision assemblies, with a working knowledge of machining and fabrication processes
- Experience supporting designs for Lasercom / Free-space optical communications, pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT), or adaptive optics (AO)
- Finite element analysis (FEA) or structural, thermal, and optical performance (STOP) analysis
- Materials selection for thermal stability and environmental compatibility, or optical cleanliness and contamination control

Tags: Engineering

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