Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
$100,000–$175,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States or Torrance, California, United States
Job Summary
Design multiple product lines, structures, mechanisms, environmental systems, and GSE for satellite ground stations ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Develop intricate RF waveguide filtering and feed structures for high-performance antennas, alongside fabrication and assembly tooling, test fixtures, and weldments. Collaborate with RF, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless integration of designs and hardware while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations. Participate in design reviews to verify objectives are met. Requires Top Secret Security Clearance, 5+ years of hardware design experience, and on-site availability five days per week. Extended hours and weekends may be necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience designing and building hardware
- Experience with taking a product from concept to production
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to design for manufacturability
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including thermal management, materials selection, and structural analysis
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment
- Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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
- This role requires being on-site 5 days per week
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in Siemens NX for 3D modeling, assembly, and drafting
- Understanding of environmental and reliability testing procedures for mechanical systems
- Experience with weldments, tooling, GSE, and fixture design and assembly
- Experience with mechanical/thermal simulation tools (e.g. ANSYS)
- Basic understanding of electrical systems and components to ensure a holistic approach to system design
- Basic understanding of RF systems and devices
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