Mechanical Engineer III - Antenna

Communications & Power Industries•Kilgore, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer III to be an integral part of our engineering team in Kilgore, TX. This position merges hands-on design and validation with cross-functional collaboration, offering the opportunity to contribute to the development of rugged Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and electromechanical systems. We are looking for a passionate design/analysis engineer and builder who is as comfortable driving a CAD model as they are getting their hands dirty on the production floor to solve real-world challenges. This is a role with significant growth potential for an engineer looking to expand their skills and take on increasing responsibility in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take ownership of your designs and see them from the drawing board to the final build, this role is for you. MUST BE A US CITIZEN YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Shaping the future through innovation and discovery! With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more. CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets. WHAT WE OFFER: Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow. We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more! WHO WE ARE: We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us. CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #LI-KC1

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
5-7+ years of experience designing rugged, electromechanical products, preferably in an NPI or IRAD environment.
A U.S. Citizen status and the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks and a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
A passion for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) to create elegant, efficient, and repeatable designs.
Experience using ERP/PLM systems for managing BOMs and engineering changes with obsessive detail.
Experience using Ansys and/or MathCAD for design validation (FEA, thermal).
Comprehensive understanding of classical stress calculations.
A hands-on, builder's mindset; you're as comfortable with a wrench as you are with a mouse.
The ability to excel as a critical team member in a lean, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

A strong understanding of RF principles and electronic packaging (highly desired).
Familiarity with collaborative tools like Azure DevOps or Jira.

Responsibilities

Design & Documentation: Executing the mechanical design of components and subsystems for complex antenna terminals using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Researching and analyzing vendor products and COTS components to determine the feasibility and application of new designs.
Creating and maintaining a complete technical data package, including drawings, assembly procedures, and Bills of Material (BOMs), while adhering to engineering change management processes.
Analysis & Validation Supporting advanced engineering analysis (FEA, thermal) using tools like Ansys and MathCAD to validate design performance.
Verification of design components through classical hand calculations and/or focused FEA analysis.
Participating directly in the assembly, integration, and verification of prototypes through hands-on testing.
Developing clear documentation and providing hands-on support to train manufacturing technicians for production handoff.
Collaboration & Project Execution: Owning your individual project tasks, providing accurate schedule estimates, and ensuring your deliverables align with key program milestones.
Actively participating in and supporting formal design and peer reviews to ensure technical excellence and alignment.
Driving full-lifecycle product support, which includes analyzing mechanical failures, managing component obsolescence, providing direct customer support, and developing assembly and troubleshooting guides for internal teams.
Working closely with other disciplines to ensure the successful integration of the complete electromechanical system.
Traveling up to 25% (domestic and international) to support system deployment, suppliers, or customers.