Mechanical Engineer

TSS Solutions•West Melbourne, FL

64d•Onsite

About The Position

TSS Solutions of Melbourne, FL is looking to hire a full-time Mechanical Engineer. This role supports engineering initiatives, customer-facing projects, and internal training programs. The ideal candidate brings subject matter expertise in mechanical design, electronics packaging, and low-volume manufacturing, with strong proficiency in SolidWorks and a proven track record of delivering solutions from concept through production. This full-time position in the mechanical design of radar components typically works during our standard business hours with little to no travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
5–7 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in electronics packaging, aerospace, or defense applications.
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
Hands-on experience with mechanical design for low-volume production, including reverse engineering of legacy systems.
Familiarity with PCB layout, electronics housing design, and digital/RF packaging standards.
Working knowledge of Air Force TOs, metrology tools, and mechanical inspection processes.
Ability to obtain a U.S Secret Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship.
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional project teams and manage engineering tasks independently.
Understanding of structural and thermal analysis utilizing finite element analysis and classical techniques to establish design validity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in defense, aerospace, or similar regulated industries.
Certification or coursework in project management, process improvement, or Lean manufacturing.
Previous experience as a trainer or technical lead in engineering settings.
Altium, AutoCAD, or other CAD tool exposure for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Basic understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) concepts
Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM (user-level required; admin-level preferred).
Experience in Configuration Management and quality documentation practices; Working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 standards
Exposure to Altium CoDesigner and wire harness design

Responsibilities

Design & Engineering
Documentation & Testing
Project Execution
Customer & Team Interaction
Lead the design, analysis, and development of mechanical components and systems for complex electronics and defense-related applications.
Develop and manage detailed BOMs, drawing packages, and configuration-controlled documentation.
Contribute to technical proposal efforts as part of a program capture team.
Support internal and external design reviews, Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) activities to demonstrate the mechanical design meets all specifications and customer requirements.
Critically examine new or existing designs, verifying proper design principles application.
Support mechanical system and component alignment, testing, troubleshooting and evaluation.
Interface with machine shops and fabricators to ensure manufacturability and quality.
Work with other engineers to optimize designs for thermal and structural performance.