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Optomechanical Engineer
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Job Description This role focuses on designing and integrating ruggedized camera systems for autonomous surface vessels. The engineer will collaborate closely with software and perception teams to define requirements and optimize camera solutions.
Responsibilities
Design and integrate camera systems for autonomous vessels.
Collaborate with software and perception teams to define and refine requirements.
Perform engineering simulations and CAD work.
Support the full product lifecycle, including testing and manufacturing.
Essential Skills
5–10 years of experience in camera, optomechanical, and infrared technologies.
Expertise in ruggedized camera system design, preferably military‑grade.
Proficiency in engineering simulations such as modal and stress analysis.
Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Ability to create CAD models and drawings.
Strong mechanical and electrical intuition.
Bachelor's degree in engineering (any discipline).
Ability to write and interpret requirements in ambiguous environments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with PTZ (Pan‑Tilt‑Zoom) camera systems.
Experience in optics lab setup and testing.
Rapid prototyping experience.
Familiarity with off‑the‑shelf camera systems.
Work Environment The position is on‑site, full‑time in Austin, TX, with relocation support available. The team is small and highly collaborative across software, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, supported by a vertically integrated prototyping and machine shop.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire, Austin, TX
Pay And Benefits Pay range: $70.00 – $100.00 per hour.
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their initiatives through specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500 across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.
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Actalent
Job Description This role focuses on designing and integrating ruggedized camera systems for autonomous surface vessels. The engineer will collaborate closely with software and perception teams to define requirements and optimize camera solutions.
Responsibilities
Design and integrate camera systems for autonomous vessels.
Collaborate with software and perception teams to define and refine requirements.
Perform engineering simulations and CAD work.
Support the full product lifecycle, including testing and manufacturing.
Essential Skills
5–10 years of experience in camera, optomechanical, and infrared technologies.
Expertise in ruggedized camera system design, preferably military‑grade.
Proficiency in engineering simulations such as modal and stress analysis.
Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Ability to create CAD models and drawings.
Strong mechanical and electrical intuition.
Bachelor's degree in engineering (any discipline).
Ability to write and interpret requirements in ambiguous environments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with PTZ (Pan‑Tilt‑Zoom) camera systems.
Experience in optics lab setup and testing.
Rapid prototyping experience.
Familiarity with off‑the‑shelf camera systems.
Work Environment The position is on‑site, full‑time in Austin, TX, with relocation support available. The team is small and highly collaborative across software, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, supported by a vertically integrated prototyping and machine shop.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire, Austin, TX
Pay And Benefits Pay range: $70.00 – $100.00 per hour.
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their initiatives through specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500 across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.
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