Senior RF Mechanical Engineer

ThinKom Solutions•Hawthorne, CA

2d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is focused on the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of stationary and mobile antenna systems and related equipment. The role involves working as part of integrated product teams, potentially leading mechanical engineering efforts or providing support and advisory roles. Responsibilities include hands-on design and analysis, mentoring junior engineers, preparing documentation for manufacturing and testing, supporting environmental testing, interfacing with production personnel and suppliers, and contributing to business development activities.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5+ years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and product design and development
Experienced in designing for producibility, reliability, and ease of assembly and maintenance
Knowledge in the areas of materials, structural and thermal analysis, dynamics, vibration and mechanical shock, heat transfer, finite element analysis, and composite structures
Knowledge of fabrication techniques such as machining, forming, casting, injection molding, and additive manufacturing
Knowledge of fasteners, adhesives, coatings, and related industry specifications
Solid modeling, engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Well versed in configuration management
Technically proficient in MS Office products
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form
Interpersonal skills to effectively work with ThinKom personnel as well as suppliers and customers
Ability to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviews
Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance in support of US Government contracts/ subcontracts
Follow ThinKom corporate policies and design procedures

Nice To Haves

Experienced in the design and analysis of positioner drive systems is preferred
Experience with Creo is preferred

Responsibilities

Work as part of multiple integrated product teams, potentially leading mechanical engineering efforts or providing support and advisory roles.
Perform hands-on design and analysis, and mentor junior engineers.
Prepare and present design and analysis material during internal and customer design reviews.
Prepare detailed product manufacturing documentation such as test procedures and assembly instructions.
Support component and antenna system level environmental testing.
Interface with ThinKom production personnel and outside suppliers during manufacturing phase of programs.
Support business development activities by providing input for proposals.