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Front Door Defense

$202K - $223K/yr

S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field Nice-to-Have Skills * Experience as a platform owner or product-line technical lead at a space company * Direct contributions to winning ...

Intermedia Group Inc.

Lead, Mechanical Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

This Lead position in Mechanical Engineering will be the main technical lead onsite for the Seabed Systems product lines. * The position will be responsible for mechanical design, procurement support ...

Intermedia Group

Lead, Mechanical Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

This Lead position in Mechanical Engineering will be the main technical lead onsite for the Seabed Systems product lines. * The position will be responsible for mechanical design, procurement support ...

Analytical Mechanics Associates Inc.

$125K - $145K/yr

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will provide expert-level facilities ... engineering, technical oversight, and quality assurance in support of NASA Armstrong Flight ...

Wabtec

Software Engineering Technical Lead

Erie, PA · On-site

In this role, this Software Engineer will primarily work with design, software, and validation ... Self-starter with the ability to lead with minimum supervision. * Strong oral and written ...

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How much do mechanical engineering technical lead jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for mechanical engineering technical lead in the United States is $156,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mechanical Engineering Technical Lead vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectMechanical Engineering Technical LeadMechanical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, often with leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, coordinates teams, oversees technical workDesigns, analyzes, and develops mechanical systems
ResponsibilitiesTechnical guidance, project management, team coordinationDesign, testing, and analysis of mechanical components

The Mechanical Engineering Technical Lead focuses on guiding teams and managing projects, while Mechanical Engineers primarily design and analyze mechanical systems. Both roles require similar technical credentials, but the lead role involves additional leadership and coordination responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Mechanical Engineering Technical Lead job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,348 per year, or $75.2 per hour.

Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager - 053QE

San Diego, CA • On-site

Quartus Engineering
Engineering Professional Services • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Quartus Engineeringexternal

$126K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Quartus 

Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We integrate our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value. 

What will you do? 

As an Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager in our Aerospace sector, you will be helping to lead and grow a team with industry-leading engineering capabilities in opto-mechanical design development and AI&T. Your primary role will be to grow and develop the team’s capabilities while providing technical leadership. You will also function as a technical lead on projects involving optical system development for aerospace applications. 

Essential Job Functions: 

People Leadership 

  • Manage a team of 3-6 opto-mechanical engineers 

  • Foster team collaboration and high technical performance with a people-first approach 

  • Mentor, motivate, and develop the opto-mechanical engineering team 

  • Assess performance and constructively coach, setting goals for individuals 

  • Align individual career paths and goals with group goals and company business strategy 

Project & Technical Leadership 

  • Serve as technical lead on projects involving opto-mechanical design development and optical instrument AI&T for a diverse range of applications in spaceborne, airborne and ground based optical payloads used for imaging (UV/VIS/SWIR/MWIR/LWIR, multi-spectral and hypersectral), LiDAR/ranging, free-space laser communication, energy transfer, etc.
  • Delegate, oversee, and plan project work in collaboration with program manager
  • Perform technical work on the more challenging aspects of projects in collaboration with experts in other engineering disciplines, such as optical, electrical and software engineering
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers
  • Contribute to technical development in areas of interest or expertise
  • Contribute to sales efforts by writing proposals, presenting engineering capabilities, and assisting business development team with meeting, conference, and marketing content support
  • Support development of business relationships with clients

Research & Development 

  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in opto-mechanical engineering and related technologies 

  • Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in optical systems development 

 
What are we looking for? 

  • BS or MS in Mechanical, Opto-Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Optics, Physics, or similar Engineering field 

  • 10+ years of industry experience 

  • >2 years’ experience in personnel/team management 

  • Expert understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, thermal, precision kinematics) as well as opto-mechanics 

  • Experience with mechanical CAD software (Solidworks preferred) 

  • Experience with a finite-element-analysis package (SW Simulation, Ansys Workbench, NASTRAN) 

  • Experience with alignment of optical components, optical instrument integration and performance evaluation, environmental testing, etc. 

  • Proven ability to develop and manage engineers 

  • Demonstrated ability to work in and lead a technical team 

  • Project management experience (technical & programmatic leadership) 

  • Experience with cradle-to-grave systems engineering (requirements derivation through A, I, & T) 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

  • Comfortable making presentations in front of customers, senior leadership, and larger audiences 

  • Experience developing business proposals and/or support sales organization to win and develop new business 

  • Must be US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident) 

Preferred Qualifications

  • MATLAB and/or Python experience preferred

  • Zemax experience preferred

  • Machine shop experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits 

Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager pay range: $126,070-$205,997*

*This pay range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation. 

Referral Eligibility: Tier 2 

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match. 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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