Principal Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace/ Military)

Do you haver experienced with designing of rugged electro-mechanical systems form cradle to grave? If so take a closer look!

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Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a defense technology company specializing in solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems designed to counter unmanned aircraft systems and optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications.

Why join us?

• 100% Medical Coverage (HMP or PPO)!
• 80/hrs sick pay and 19 paid holidays!
• 100% 40k match up to 6%!
• Paid Lunches!
• Cutting Edge R&D Environment!
  
  

Job Details

SUMMARY:

As our Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead the design of complex electromechanical systems from concept to fielding. We're looking for creative engineers with experience in phased array systems, RF packaging, and designing for tough environmental qualifications.

MUST-HAVES:

• SolidWorks or similar tools.
• GD&T
• Strong fundamentals from structural, thermal, materials, and electronics packaging.
• Full product life cycle experience.
  
  

NICE TO HAVE:

• Startup environment experience.
• Actuator mechanism experience.
• Design & analysis, RF, Antenna, Phased Array related products.
• Experienced in leading or mentoring other engineers.
  
  

TEAM SIZE / ENVIRONMENT:

• 10-12 Mechanical Engineers
  
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build structures for mounting RF phased arrays and other electronic packages
• Design kinematic mechanisms for precision pointing of phased arrays and electronic subsystems
• Design electronics enclosures and packaging, accounting for environmental requirements including shock, vibration, and EMI
• Provide mentoring and serve as mechanical design lead on product design teams
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop requirements, design, and build electromechanical systems
• Design harnesses, cables, and interconnects for large electronics assemblies and vehicle-mounted arrays
• Perform thermal and structural analyses to validate designs
• Create CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings
• Collaborate with vendors and the manufacturing team to build and manufacture products and ensure quality
  
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including experience across the full product lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to own the design, build, and test of complex mechanical assemblies in a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Experience with CAD and practical application of GD&T.
• Experience with environmental testing and qualification.
  
  

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