Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Silvus Technologies•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering team. This role will report to the Team Lead, Mechanical Engineering and will focus on the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects with an emphasis on electro-mechanical hardware. The position is based at Silvus’ HQ in West Los Angeles, CA, and operates on a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays). The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc., and is dedicated to mission-critical applications in defense, law enforcement, and public safety.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products; 3 years of relevant experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products with an advanced STEM degree
Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
Experience designing products with DoD MIL-STD requirements (i.e. MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461, etc.).
Knowledge of product design for harsh environments, including material selection for maritime applications.
Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools, with the ability to generate and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
Proficiency in fundamentals of electrical engineering and the ability to incorporate electrical wiring and harness design.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
Successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Prototyping experience (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining) to accelerate design validation.
Familiarity and experience with FEA modeling and thermal analysis using simulation tools.
Self-driven and motivated with the ability to "get the work done".
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality designs.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative, manufacturable packaging designs for new products, creating detailed CAD drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Participate in product failure root cause analysis and implement design improvement.
Provide technical support and guidance to the production assembly and quality assurance teams.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis of electromechanical assemblies.
Define and execute comprehensive First Article Acceptance Test Plans (FAAT) and Design Verification Tests (DVT) for new hardware.
Define the manufacturing processes (DFM/DFA) and provide ongoing production support.
Design peripheral components and accessories, focusing on usability and durability, to meet project specifications and standards.
Design, analyze, and test product thermal management systems to ensure optimal performance.
Consistently improve the quality of products by keeping up with the most up-to-date technologies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.