Overview In this role, you apply mechanical engineering to design, test, and improve aerospace electrical equipment and packaging. You lead mechanical design and testing for high-altitude electronics, ensuring it withstands stringent environmental conditions. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage mid-size development projects and coordinate external subcontractors. You will shape thermal, structural, and packaging solutions that enable reliable, manufacturable systems at scale. This position offers impact through advancing aerospace electro-mechanical innovations within a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
Compensation / Benefits- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401K with company matching
- 9/80 work schedule
- paid holiday shutdown
Responsibilities- Lead or support thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid analysis for electronics equipment
- Direct testing and data collection in lab and field environments
- Model mechanisms and select materials
- Perform stress, fatigue, and thermal analyses; select bonding materials
- Create mechanical drawings and define tolerances
- Develop assembly instructions and test procedures
- Plan and execute tests to verify designs
- Tackle complex issues requiring deep domain knowledge
- Coordinate team assignments and resources; may lead others
- Carry out other duties as assigned
Key requirements- 8-12 years in mechanical engineering with 5+ years in production-ready rotating electrical machines or aerospace packaging
- Proven experience drafting subsystem requirements per MIL-STD-961D or equivalent
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation (required)
- Experience with ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis (preferred)
- Experience with ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis (preferred)
- Strong background in electro-mechanical systems, thermal management, and design for manufacturability
- Experience with electrical machine manufacturing methods and injection-molded parts
- Experience with composite structures and maintaining product BOMs and docs
- Ability to perform test and measurement techniques
- strong communication (verbal and written)
- problem-solving
- initiative and drive
- SolidWorks
- SolidWorks Simulation
- ANSYS
