Senior Mechanical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Utilize engineering methodologies to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test tools, engines, machines, and mechanically functioning equipment.

• Provide leadership and assistance in the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines.

• Create electronic packaging solutions for high-altitude aerospace applications.

• Lead or assist in the development of mechanical packaging for electronic equipment that meets mass, volume, thermal, and vibration requirements.

• Oversee mid-sized development projects that are outsourced to subcontractors.

• Direct or assist in thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid-flow analysis for electronic equipment.

• Conduct testing and data collection in both laboratory and field settings.

• Model mechanical devices and choose suitable materials.

• Execute stress, fatigue, and thermal analyses; select appropriate bonding materials.

• Create mechanical drawings and define dimensional tolerances.

• Formulate assembly instructions, test plans, and testing procedures.

• Coordinate the activities of other team members when acting as Team Lead.

• Complete tasks according to timelines, milestones, and available resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8–12 years of pertinent technical experience in Mechanical Engineering.

• At least 5 years of experience in developing production rotating electrical machines, electronics equipment packaging solutions, and/or mechanical device solutions for industrial and aerospace sectors.

• Experience in developing mechanical subsystem requirements specifications in accordance with MIL-STD 961D or an equivalent standard.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical modeling.

• Proficiency in ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis.

• Proficiency in ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis.

• Extensive experience with SolidWorks and the design of electrical rotating machines for high-performance applications.

• In-depth experience with thermal management trade-offs, solutions, and material properties.

• Experience with bonding techniques suitable for extreme environmental conditions using various adhesives.

• Familiarity with manufacturing methodologies applicable to electrical machines.

• Experience in creating and maintaining product document trees.

• Experience in creating and maintaining product bills of materials (BOMs).

• Familiarity with test and measurement techniques, including torque transducer calibration and instrumentation.

• Knowledge of MIL-STD-810 or DO-160 standards.

• Familiarity with MIL-STD 961D standards or equivalent for subsystem technical specifications.

• Strong grasp of engineering principles relevant to the technical discipline.

• Capability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Eligibility for ITAR/EAR compliance as a U.S. person or eligibility for an export license; some roles may require current U.S. citizenship.

• Capacity to work in both office and production environments.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and use computer and telephone keyboards.

• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

• Recognition by a reputable international engineering society, such as ASME, at a senior membership level or higher, is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching.

• 9/80 work schedule.

• Paid holiday shutdown.

• Comprehensive medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.