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# Optomechanical Engineer at Overview Energy

- **Company:** Overview Energy
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-12-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/overviewenergy/c503fa1e-398c-41fc-b052-29ab7c88275e

## Job description

Overview Energy is a mission-driven team committed to delivering Space Solar Energy to the world. We operate at the intersection of space infrastructure and energy abundance, providing continuous baseload power 24/7 - without seasonality or the need for batteries. Headquartered in the Northern Virginia / Washington, DC area and backed by world-class investors, we are advancing the next generation of clean energy technology.

## The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Optomechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, manufacturing, and integration of optomechanical assemblies for precision, space-based optical systems used in spacecraft and space-based solar power applications. This role requires developing innovative technical solutions to maintain optical performance through knowledge of thermal and structural impacts on optical systems.

## Key Responsibilities

- Collaborate with optical and spacecraft engineering teams
- Lead the design, analysis, and integration of precision opto-mechanical assemblies for optical systems for space applications
- Develop innovative mechanical solutions that meet optical, thermal, and structural requirements
- Design and build prototypes
- Create detailed drawings and instructions for production
- Perform structural and thermal analyses
- Be hands-on with hardware for prototyping, production, and testing

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Sciences, or related field; Master's or PhD preferred
- Minimum 5 years of related experience in opto-mechanical engineering
- Expertise in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX) and opto-mechanical tolerance analysis
- Strong background in structural and thermal analysis techniques, including FEA
- Knowledge of materials science, adhesives, coatings, and environmental sealing for optics
- U.S. citizenship required

## Preferred Skills & Experience

- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Sciences, or related field
- Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT)
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries
- Familiarity with basic optical concepts
- Experience with environmental performance validation including shock, vibration, and temperature testing
- Experience with optical test instruments such as wavefront sensors, interferometers, beam profilers, and similar metrology equipment

## Benefits

We take care of our people. In addition to competitive salary and equity, Overview Energy offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, a health and wellness stipend, 4 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks sick leave, parental leave, and 401(k) matching. Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.

ITAR Requirements This position is subject to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at talent@overviewenergy.com. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often only apply for roles where they meet every listed qualification. If you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't check every box.

## About Overview Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Overview Energy is building a constellation of satellites in geosynchronous orbit that capture sunlight and beam safe, near-infrared energy to receivers on Earth to provide continuous, grid-scale solar power.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Ashburn, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed (founded by a team with expertise in energy, aerospace, and software)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Space Research and Technology, Aerospace, Clean Energy, Satellite Communication
- Target customers: Utility companies, grid operators, solar project developers, and governments (B2B, Enterprise)
- Mission or purpose statement: To turn uninterrupted sunlight in space into directable, reliable energy on Earth, making solar a 24/7 resource and solving grid demands without costly infrastructure upgrades.

## Products & Services
- **Space Solar Satellite Constellation**: A system of satellites in geosynchronous orbit that capture sunlight 24/7 and convert it into safe, near-infrared light. This light is beamed to large solar projects (receivers) on Earth, which convert it into electricity for the grid. The system is designed for gigawatt-scale energy generation and can redirect power on demand across continents.
- **Airborne Power Transfer (Demonstrated)**: A first-of-a-kind airborne test that proved the core technology works, validating the beam's safety and efficiency using commercially available components.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Total Funding**: ~$30.1 million (across 2 rounds)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lowercarbon Capital, Mana Ventures (based on employee talent sources); specific lead investors not publicly named for all rounds.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Headcount growth of +13.8% monthly (as of mid-2025).
    - Raised a Venture Round of ~$11.7M in July 2024.
    - Filed 5 patents as of 2025.
    - Targeting delivery of grid-scale power by the early 2030s.
    - Has a "capacity reservation agreement" in place, indicating early commercial interest.

## Competitive Advantages
- **24/7 Baseload Solar Power**: Unlike terrestrial solar, the system generates power continuously regardless of weather, time of day, or season, solving the intermittency problem of renewable energy.
- **Passively Safe Technology**: Uses a wide, near-infrared beam that is inherently below eye-safety limits, described as safer than a supermarket barcode scanner.
- **Grid Infrastructure Bypass**: Can deliver energy directly to receivers, bypassing congested transmission corridors and strengthening grid reliability without costly ground upgrades.
- **Commercially Viable Components**: Relies on proven, commercially available parts (laser diodes, solar panels) rather than requiring "leap-of-faith" scientific breakthroughs, reducing technical risk.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling for Gigawatt Capacity**: Moving from a validated airborne demonstration to building and launching satellites, with a goal of full constellation build-out and gigawatt-scale energy delivery by the early 2030s.
- **Mass Production**: Designing satellites for mass manufacturing to build multiple gigawatts of capacity.
- **Commercialization**: Securing capacity reservation agreements and partners to ensure a market for the delivered energy.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Impact**: Work on a technology that directly addresses climate change and global energy challenges by creating a new, clean baseload power source.
- **Cutting-Edge Technology**: Opportunity to work at the intersection of aerospace, energy, and optical systems, with a focus on building real hardware that flies.
- **Hybrid Work Environment**: Employees work a combination of remote and on-site (in-office) from the Ashburn, VA headquarters.
- **Early-Stage Growth**: As a small, well-funded startup (19-25 employees), there is significant potential for ownership, impact, and career growth as the company scales.
- **Strong Technical Team**: The company attracts talent from top aerospace and tech companies (e.g., Astranis, Starfish Space, RTX).

## Sources
1. [overviewenergy.com](https://overviewenergy.com/)
2. [linkedin.com/company/overviewenergy](https://www.linkedin.com/company/overviewenergy)
3. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/overviewenergy](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/overviewenergy)
4. [cbinsights.com/company/overview-energy](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/overview-energy)
5. [builtin.com/company/overview-energy](https://builtin.com/company/overview-energy)

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