Mechanical Design Engineer

Viasat, Inc. • Tempe, AZ

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Viasat is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, document, and test electronics hardware and mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE). The role includes electronics packaging and cabling, thermal analysis down to the component junction level, structural analysis, and qualification testing. The engineer ensures that parts, materials, and interface designs allow each module to operate within its environmental and performance requirements. The position also designs complex MGSE for assembling, testing, and integrating space hardware. The engineer collaborates with engineering, configuration management, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to manage product development. This is a hybrid position based in Tempe, Arizona, with three days in the office and up to 10% domestic travel. U.S. citizenship is required, as is the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of Mechanical Design Engineering experience, including development of electronics packaging, ruggedized products, space hardware, and MGSE.
• Experience creating 3D parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Experience creating and analyzing models using thermal analysis software such as Ansys, Thermal Desktop, SolidWorks Flow Sim, or similar.
• Experience performing thermal analysis of electronics components down to the junction level and managing heat dissipation within electronics assemblies.
• Experience designing ruggedized products for harsh environments.
• Experience working as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage, allocate, and derive requirements; familiarity with MIL-STD-810 environmental testing and similar MIL standards.
• Ability to create specifications and presentations.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks and ePDM software.
• Experience designing mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE).
• Electronics packaging design experience.
• Familiarity with space environmental requirements.
• Experience with ANSYS Workbench or similar FEA software.
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and test electronics hardware and mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE).
• Perform electronics packaging, cabling, thermal analysis down to the component junction level, structural analysis, and qualification testing.
• Ensure parts, materials, and interface designs meet module environmental and performance requirements.
• Design complex MGSE to support assembly, testing, and integration of space hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering, configuration management, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to manage product development.
• Create 3D parts and assemblies and develop and analyze thermal models.
• Manage, allocate, and derive requirements.
• Create specifications and presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and other benefits focused on holistic health and wellness may be included, depending on the position offered.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level