Senior optomechanical engineer

Confidential
📍 somerset west, western cape, South-Africa 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

Senior Optomechanical Engineer required in Somerset West.

A renowned Engineering company is looking for a Senior Optomechanical Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area.

Excellent salary on offer and internal career advancement opportunities.

Requirements: Master’s in Optomechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field 5 – 10 years of experience in mechanical or optomechanical engineering roles, preferably in the space industry Extensive experience in designing and developing optomechanical systems, including optical mounts, lenses, mirrors, sensors, and prisms Strong ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including optical, mechanical, structural, thermal and electrical engineers Experience in providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and team members Proficiency in CAD software Experience in developing and operating complex test equipment to validate optomechanical sy...

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Job Details

  • Location somerset west, western cape
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date June 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 18, 2026