Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Design ruggedized mechanical units and platform-integration hardware for defense systems, taking assemblies from concept CAD to released production drawings.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer
Builds
Ruggedized sealed units, mechanisms, fixtures, and platform-integration hardware for defense field-deployed systems
Domain
Defense technology / Mechanical engineering
Required skills
SolidWorks, GD&T, mechanism design, thermal design, structural design, manufacturing subcontractor management, MIL-STD qualification, sealed/ruggedized assembly design
Preferred skills
Heavy platform integration, MIL-STD environmental/EMC design, EO system enclosure design
Technologies
SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Lead design from prototype to serial production including MIL-STD qualification and manufacturing package; Design mechanisms and fixtures for data collection and testing; Iterate designs against thermal and dynamic analyses; Build and debug prototypes hands-on; Co-design PCBs with hardware engineers regarding outlines and keepouts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC