Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical EngineerFull-time · Austin, TX, USA · OnsiteCloses Dec 1, 2026

Job type Full-time Hiring window 09/2026 – 11/2026 Location Austin, TX, USA · Onsite Eligibility requirement US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. Experience A minimum of 3 years of experience working in high-precision mechanical design, opto-mechanical engineering, laser systems, or related fields.

Compensation

Base Salary: $90k – $110k

Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the development of high-power laser systems. This role focuses on the design of precision opto-mechanical components, end-to-end product development, and system-level integration of optical, mechanical, and thermal subsystems.

TransWave Photonics is an advanced photonics technology company focused on developing next-generation high-power laser systems, high-power LED arrays, and integrated photonic solutions. We combine optical, mechanical, and electronics expertise to deliver robust, high-performance products for industrial, defense, and scientific applications. Our team values innovation, hands-on engineering, and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical and opto-mechanical design for high-power laser systems, including mounts, assemblies, and system-level hardware.
• Develop components and assemblies that maintain optical alignment and mechanical stability under thermal, vibrational, and environmental loads.
• Support full product development cycles, including prototyping, testing, validation, and transition to production.
• Collaborate with optics, electronics, and manufacturing teams on system integration and design optimization.
• Generate engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and documentation following engineering standards and GD&T requirements.
• Support system bring-up, troubleshooting, and design improvements through hands-on testing and analysis.

Required experience / Capability

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in mechanical design using 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Solid understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, tolerance analysis, materials, and GD&T.
• Experience applying thermal and structural principles to high-power, high-precision, or opto-mechanical systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, test setups, or precision assemblies.

Additional desired experience / Capability

• Experience with optical system alignment and optical testing.
• Hands-on experience with opto-mechanical assembly or handling precision optical components.
• Experience using LabVIEW or MATLAB for test automation or data analysis.
• Familiarity with military or ruggedization standards (MIL-STD, MIL-PRF, etc.).
• Experience performing FEA modeling for structural, modal, or stress analysis.
• Experience with thermal modeling of high-power systems, heat sinks, or cooling modules such as Micro Cooling Channel and Micro Impinging Cooler.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO bank: 16 days per year
• Medical insurance covered 100%
• Dental insurance covered 100%
• Paid parental leave covered 100%
• Retirement plan matching

How to apply

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