Senior Mechanical Engineer

Viasat, Inc.•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Viasat is looking for a dynamic Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the design, documentation and testing of electronics hardware. The day to day work encompasses electronics packaging, cabling, thermal analysis down to the component junction level, structural analysis, and qualification testing. You will ensure the design has the proper parts, materials and interface design so each module operates as intended within its environmental and performance requirements. You will work directly with a diverse staff including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality assurance to manage the product development.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering including electronics packaging.
Design experience creating 3D parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
Experience creating and analyzing models in thermal analysis software (Ansys, Thermal Desktop, or similar).
Experience performing thermal analysis of electronics down to the junction level.
Experience working as part of a diverse team of multiple disciplines.
Ability to manage, allocate, and derive requirements, familiarity with MIL-STD-810 environmental requirements.
Ability to create specifications and presentations.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar relevant engineering degree.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
Up to 10% domestic travel.