Mechanical Engineer

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in:  Austin, TX;  Columbia, MD;  Ventura, CA;  West Chester, OH;  Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Primarily responsible for the design efforts for electro-mechanical packaging for radio frequency (RF) devices.  Position utilizes CAD to design, evaluate, and solve packaging, thermal, and stress challenges related to the assembly of electronic hardware within standard and custom designed enclosures. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design high performance mechanical assemblies and support production of designs by production teams
  • Design mechanical structures that house circuit card assemblies, electronic components, subassemblies, etc.
  • Conduct the thermal, mechanical stress, and vibration analysis of electro-mechanical enclosures, heat exchange mechanisms, and printed circuit boards used on airborne, maritime, and ground-mobile RF equipment
  • Conduct air flow calculations to determine mass flow (lb/min), volume flow, velocity, pressure drop, etc., with ambient, inlet, and outlet variables such as temperature, altitude, and pressure
  • Designs and develops PCB’s and PCBA’s IAW IPC-2221.
• Produce and maintain the documentation related to the mechanical aspects of a design
  • Develop detail drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM) for assigned product designs
  • Incorporate engineering change orders
• Support research and investigation to determine the root cause analysis of mechanical failures
• Support new program proposal efforts including technical interchange with potential customers
• Support and aid in the development of multiple mechanical designers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in thermal and structural analysis, and electro-mechanical packaging required, NASTRAN is preferred
• Experience using thermal and stress analysis software is required
  • AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD preferred 
• Experience with PCB layout software.
• RF Microwave experience and experience with passive and active circuitry.
• General knowledge of MIL-STD testing is required 
  • Knowledge of Airborne Mil environments preferred 
• Knowledge of thermal and mechanical test equipment preferred 
• Knowledge of IPC standards preferred
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills
• Must be able to effectively and efficiently communicate with other departments, including manufacturing, quality and management
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the customer (both internal and external), both in verbal and written formats

• Requirements:

  • Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder) 
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience OR MS in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university and 3+ years of relevant experience 
  • Experience with 3D CAD software required 
  • Experience with military standards and specifications required 
  • Experience with military electro-mechanical enclosure designs highly desired 
  • ISO and lean manufacturing experience highly desired
  • Ability to obtain a DoD security clearanceWorks from minimal documentation, written or verbal instructions, schematics, rough sketches, diagrams, and layouts

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00  annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include:  a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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