Senior Mechanical Engineer

The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design projects and provide engineering solutions for complex technical problems. The role involves developing conceptual and detailed designs, performing safety and engineering analyses, preparing technical drawings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a BSME with 5+ years of industry experience, proficiency in CAD software (Siemens NX preferred), and competence with FEA software. Experience in opto-mechanics, precision mechanics, vacuum systems, heat transfer, motion control, or metrology is desirable.