Staff Mechanical Engineer

Astronautics Corp of America • Pine Brook, NJ

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About The Position

The Staff Mechanical Engineer drives the design of Kearfott GND products to meet internal and customer technical requirements. The role works with engineering disciplines including Systems, Electrical, Test, and Software, as well as Project Engineers, Program Managers, QA, Production, and Supply Chain. It leads mechanical engineering and project teams in evaluating requirements, designing ruggedized electromechanical systems for defense applications, and assessing product performance in demanding environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 7 years of experience.
• Experience designing mechanical components for electronics packaging, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes used in electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD, Finite Element Analysis, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with configuration management of engineering documentation.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and specifications for PCBs, CCAs, wiring harnesses, and soldering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience working with inertial measurement systems; highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and evaluation of internal and customer technical requirements.
• Design ruggedized electromechanical systems for defense applications.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles.
• Select materials and processes in accordance with technical specifications and requirements.
• Evaluate mechanical and system-level product performance in demanding environments.
• Advocate for Mechanical Engineering’s adherence to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure mechanical requirements are understood and implemented.
• Respond to customer challenges and requests, including supporting bid and proposal activities.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• 9/80 work week with every other Friday off.
• Monthly employee events.

What This Job Offers

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