Mechanical Engineer II

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES • Carlsbad, CA

28d

About The Position

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.
We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.
Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!
Why Work For Us
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Overview
The Mechanical Engineer II provides mechanical engineering expertise throughout the design process for electromechanical systems. Will also coordinate project design and analyze complex construction problems.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
• OR (6) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.
• Experience in the design of electronic or electromechanical products.
• Aerospace Engineering (Bachelor's degree) or Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) or Related Field of Study
• Applicable experience in lieu of a Degree may be considered.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Nice To Haves

• Ansys and/or SolidWorks simulation experience preferred
• SolidWorks Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive mechanical designs
• Provide technical support to project teams as required from initial design to production
• Perform intermediate-level analyses (thermal, structural, and tolerance) with some guidance of experienced engineers. Ansys and/or SolidWorks simulation experience preferred
• Develop mechanical designs for electronics, fabrication fixturing, and test fixturing. SolidWorks Preferred
• Create engineering documentation packages with working understanding of documentation control systems
• Provide inputs to engineering design reviews including calculations, analyses, drawings, etc. to show compliance to specifications and project objectives and standards
• Interact with customers and vendors as necessary based on project scope; makes presentations to communicate engineering findings

Benefits

• Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 regular and 2 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
• Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees