Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Job Title: Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Job Location: Simi Valley, CA (This position is 100% onsite)

Business Unit: Datron

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

About Fisica Inc.

Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security.

At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career.

Position Summary

We are looking for a driven Mechanical Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership for a team in development, production, and sustaining efforts for customer programs supporting ground-based antenna, mobile antenna, and aerospace battery and charger product lines. A high level of technical content and participation in proposals, design, analysis, test, and sustainment of the products is expected with this position, along with the supervision of an experienced team of mechanical engineers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Determine staffing requirements and adjust staffing levels as necessary to ensure the department’s workforce is appropriately staffed with qualified individuals.
• Lead teams in defining requirements, planning and executing project plans, participating in design reviews, and supporting production release for various programs.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and training for engineers and ensure compliance with department standards and policies.
• Manage daily priorities for a team of engineers.
• Perform annual department performance reviews.
• Interface with business development and proposals, design and test departments, manufacturing, quality, production, and customer service to support all aspects of the product lines.
• Identify material and capital acquisition requirements, and initiate procurement.
• Identify and implement new systems and processes for continual improvement and better agility.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Support programs and technical leadership with requirements definition, concept generation, material selection, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization, preliminary and final design, mechanical analysis, design documentation, manufacturing, production, and testing.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience or Graduate Degree and minimum 7 years prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years prior related experience.
• Experience effectively mentoring and managing team members.
• Skilled at use of 3D design and CAD tools, PTC Creo and/or Solidworks preferred.
• Experience using PLM software for controlling CAD data, Windchill preferred.
• Strong ability to visualize and design in 3D and drafting proficiency with knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards and GD&T.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing a plus.
• Structural Analysis and FEA experience highly desired, Ansys experience a plus.
• Machining and fabrication experience a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Must have the ability to obtain a future Security Clearance could be required for the role. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  
  

Why Join Fisica, Inc.

• Competitive salary and benefits package!
• Generous paid time off.
• 401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate.
• Strong work-life balance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
  
  

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is 119,500-222,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, and schedule type.

EEO Statement

Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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