R&D Mechanical Engineer

Radiance Technologies • Ruston, LA

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About The Position

Radiance Technologies is seeking an R&D Mechanical Engineer to support ongoing programs within the Scientific and Technical Intelligence Group. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating mechanical and thermal systems for circuit card mechanical assemblies and supporting technologies, conducting first-principles analyses of complex problems, contributing to multidisciplinary engineering projects, and producing technical documentation.

This is a hands-on laboratory position working closely with electrical engineers, computer engineers, and technicians to design, build, and test microelectronics solutions and their physical support systems. Work includes mechanical and thermal design and analysis, prototype and low-rate production builds, and failure analysis.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA out of 4.0, with GPA listed on the resume.
• Self-motivated and able to work well within a research and development team.
• Demonstrated hands-on prototyping experience, such as through design/build/fly, Formula SAE, CubeSat, or similar activities.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA NX, or similar packages.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack-ups, and design for manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in heat transfer mechanics and thermal systems, preferably in electrical systems.
• Experience with standard electrical laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Experience creating engineering drawings, CAD models, bills of materials (BOMs), and fabrication documentation.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be subject to a government security investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Machine shop or hands-on fabrication experience, including lathes, mills, or 3D printers.
• Experience with multiphysics analysis tools such as COMSOL or PLECS.
• Experience with high-voltage engineering, circuit card mechanical assemblies, pulsed power, prime power, power electronics, RF, or antenna development.
• Experience integrating PCBs, connectors, cabling, thermal components, and mechanical structures.
• Experience with VPX, chassis, card guides, cold plates, heat spreaders, or conduction-cooled electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate mechanical and thermal systems for circuit card mechanical assemblies and supporting technologies.
• Analyze complex problems using first principles.
• Contribute to complex engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Produce technical documentation for assigned projects.
• Perform mechanical and thermal design and analysis.
• Support prototype and low-rate production builds.
• Conduct failure analysis.
• Work with electrical engineers, computer engineers, and technicians to design, build, and test microelectronics solutions and their physical support systems.

What This Job Offers

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