Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer (High-Power Lasers)
Freeform · Los Angeles, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $120,000-$200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Freeform's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 61% of Freeform's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Freeform
- high 75 stale, 0 reposted of 80 open
- Hiring momentum
- 91 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Freeform's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Freeform.
About this role
As a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Freeform, you will lead the design and development of custom opto-mechanical systems for advanced metal 3D printing technologies. Your role involves integrating high-power lasers and camera solutions, creating detailed drawings, and establishing precision alignment processes. Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams is essential to develop robust system architectures and solve complex problems.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Freeform as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in optics, mechanical engineering or related technical field
- 7+ years of experience in opto-mechanical systems design and development
- CAD experience, including GD&T and detailed drawing documentation as it relates to opto-mechanics (ISO 10110)
- Strong mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals
- Systems-level thinker also able to perform detailed work; has previously delivered complex opto-mechanical systems
Nice to have
- 10+ years of opto-mechanical design experience
- Experience with high power lasers (tens to hundreds of watts)
- Experience designing optics for industrial systems such as semiconductor (i.e. etching), laser cutting, long distance laser communication, etc.
- Ability to do system level and component level opto-mechanical tolerancing
- Experience with athermalization design, preferably with high power lasers
What you get
- Significant stock option packages
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
- Life insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(k)
- Relocation assistance provided
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Worth weighing
- 3D printing experience is not required, which may indicate a focus on broader engineering skills rather than niche expertise
- The role requires full-time onsite presence, which may not suit candidates seeking remote work options
- The salary range is wide and dependent on various factors, indicating potential variability in compensation based on negotiation and individual qualifications
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Listed by Freeform on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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