Principal Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Vitesse Systems is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the team in Longmont, Colorado! The Principal Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and development of passive RF antenna components. About Vitesse Systems Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute. Our Core Values Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of related design experience within the aerospace industry required.
- At least 3 years must be directly relevant to passive waveguide component design.
- Demonstrated experience, understanding, and proficiency in GD&T.
- Demonstrated experience, understanding, and proficiency in manufacturing drawing creation and requirements.
- Demonstrated experience, understanding, and proficiency in materials consideration in designing for spaceflight applications.
- Demonstrated experience, understanding, and proficiency in testing requirements and results interpretation for environmental conditions (vibration, thermal).
- Demonstrated experience, understanding, and proficiency in compliance to aerospace and spaceflight requirements.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems is desired.
- NEi/NX Nastran, Femap, or similar analysis software experience.
- Experience assembling and delivering technical presentation to internal and external stakeholders.
- Project management skills, particularly with respect to delivering engineering content necessary to support the production process.
- Experience with environmental testing for spaceflight such as vibration and thermal.
- Experience providing technical mentorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering desired, but not required.
- EPDM experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with composite structural design.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and 3D Printing.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, understand, and provide technical input on customer requirements during pre-sale cycle.
- Provide accurate engineering estimates to support the technical proposal and pre-sale cycle.
- Design hardware based on customer specifications.
- Lead in-house programs as the Responsible Engineer.
- Closely collaborate with RF, Manufacturing, and Production functions to ensure design for manufacturability.
- Communicate requirements, review, and approve drawing creation; including tolerance stack-up analyses as required.
- Perform static and dynamic analyses on designed hardware; analyze results; and provide actionable recommendations/design adjustments based on results against customer specifications.
- Provide interdepartmental engineering leadership to achieve manufacturability on designed concepts, resolve hardware non-conformances, and support environmental tests of product.
- Create and maintain proper documentation associated with the design and analysis of the hardware.
- Concisely write deliverable technical reports per product contract requirements, including SDRLs.
- Lead Customer Design Reviews and Internal Design Reviews.
- Create, write, and edit process-based Work Instructions, Standard Procedures, and technical guides/trainings as needed.
- Provide training and mentorship to the Mechanical Engineering team.
- Adhere to government regulations, industry standards and internal guidelines to produce quality hardware in a quality setting.
- Support R&D and Sales mock-up and design activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
- Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
- 401K Employer Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
- Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
- Generous Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
