Principal Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Engineering group in the Shipboard Effectors Department is currently searching for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to work on a multi-discipline team to support design and upgrades of Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems. This is an onsite role and located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Utilizing strong mechanical hardware design experience and knowledge with ruggedized structures, interconnects, cooling, and electronics integration
• Supporting all phases of programs from capture and concept development through production
• Developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of electronics for multiple military programs
• Supervising the definitions of mechanical outline and construction details, component selection and specification, mechanical and assembly drawings, electrical/RF layout, and delivering the final technical data package
• Employing transition-to-production practices with the ability to lead a design release into production
• Tracking, reporting, and meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product, including Earned Value (EV) management and Estimate at Complete (EAC) inputs
• Preparing proposal inputs on behalf of the product area
• Providing technical conscience, challenged with making sure the product and process meet appropriate standards and requirements while helping to remove roadblocks
• Working with minimal direction or supervision, while exercising considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment while meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for the finished product
• Leading a small team of mechanical engineers when required
• Interacting frequently with senior personnel, occasionally including external customers, on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the design of electronics packaging for military or aerospace or commercial applications.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with ANSI drawing standards and/or first order or structural analysis techniques.
• Experience with design to military standards
• Strong technical background with high technical aptitude
• Strong leadership skills and project management, sub contract management experience
• Experience with CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software
• Cognizant of machine suppliers' capabilities or have direct experience in a manufacturing and assembly support role for producibility
• Familiarity with the design and manufacturing processes of CCAs, mechanical/RF components, metal housings, structures, and electronics assemblies
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with team members and customers
• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

What We Offer:

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