Engineer I - Mechanical (RF Focused)
About The Position
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You’ll Do: Join the hardware development team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements. Technical responsibilities include the mechanical design and requirement allocation, interface definition, performance analysis, and risk mitigation from concept through detail design of any of the following: Antenna and RF Electronic systems for various platforms. Conformal and high temperature airborne platforms. Phased array systems for ground, airborne, maritime and space environments. Ground Support Equipment. Special Test Equipment. Responsibilities will include CAD modeling and documentation, design analysis, and collaboration with other engineers, designers, and drafters. Provide inputs for detailed development schedules and team activities to meet hardware delivery milestones. Interact with other functional disciplines in an integrated program team (IPT) environment. Responsibilities may also include technical management of major subcontracts. Sustaining engineering of production products may be required. Future areas of development may include: Model Based Engineering. Design for Additive Manufacturing. Design for Manufacturing. Design for Test. Medium to high volume production, Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Requirements
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Interest in the mechanical design of RF Electronic systems.
- Experience using CAD software.
- Ability to apply engineering principals to perform design trades and analyses.
- Interest in learning to plan and execute engineering risk reduction testing as well as qualification testing.
- Interest in learning to develop cost estimates, schedules and develop/report earned value.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical Engineer Degree preferred.
- SolidWorks experience is preferred.
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (training will be provided).
- Experience designing for RF related products is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Join the hardware development team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
- Technical responsibilities include the mechanical design and requirement allocation, interface definition, performance analysis, and risk mitigation from concept through detail design of any of the following: Antenna and RF Electronic systems for various platforms.
- Conformal and high temperature airborne platforms.
- Phased array systems for ground, airborne, maritime and space environments.
- Ground Support Equipment.
- Special Test Equipment.
- Responsibilities will include CAD modeling and documentation, design analysis, and collaboration with other engineers, designers, and drafters.
- Provide inputs for detailed development schedules and team activities to meet hardware delivery milestones.
- Interact with other functional disciplines in an integrated program team (IPT) environment.
- Responsibilities may also include technical management of major subcontracts.
- Sustaining engineering of production products may be required.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
