What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer II position at Mercury Systems?
Job Summary
Mercury Systems is seeking a hard-working, innovative mechanical engineer who can learn quickly and bring a fresh perspective to complex design challenges. In this role, you will have a hands-on opportunity to design, analyze, test complex RF PCBAs, and RF module assemblies, including multiple methods of cooling utilizing the latest technologies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Mechanical engineering tasks related to electronic module assembly design based on open standards. (Assignments include mechanical packaging design, printed wiring board layout and ECAD support, connector selection, label & cable design, prototype inspection & assembly, environmental testing, and the documentation required to procure and assemble hardware)
- Collaborating with other disciplines including Hardware/Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement as part of your daily activities
- Taking products from concept design all the way through integration, test, and production release
- Conceptualization, design, development, analysis and documentation of mechanical hardware and/or systems for use in rugged military applications
- Design of complex fixturing to support testing and advanced manufacturing techniques
- Creation of complex models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
- Communication of design concepts and document product to diverse audiences internal and external to Mercury
- Supporting product verification testing such as thermal, airflow, vibration, mechanical shock, humidity, and environmental stress screening
- Driving procurement of prototype material to verify form, fit, and function
- Failure analysis of discrepant material in coordination with manufacturing and application engineering
- Drafting Test plans and Inspection reports as part of verification and validation
- Structuring Bills of Material (BOMs/PLs)
- Drafting and managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Typically requires 2 years of experience
- Experience and understanding of Printed Wiring Board Assemblies design and processes
- An understanding of heat transfer and thermal management
- General knowledge of both conventional manufacturing techniques and advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing
- Experience with 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks
- Familiarity with material control processes and documentation such as routers, work instructions, etc. and tools related to those functions (Agile, Oracle, EPDM, etc)
- Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools
- This position is onsite in Oxnard, CA with no relocation assistance provided
- This position requires you to have or be able to obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- aerospace and defense industry experience
- Familiarity with ANSI/VITA Standards (46.0, 48.x, 66.x, 67.x)
- Familiarity with GD&T
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Experience with Thermal Analysis (FloTherm, 6Sigma, SC Stream, SC Flow)
- Experience with Structural Analysis (SolidWorks Simulation, Femap/NASTRAN)
"This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government."
Full-Time Equivalent Annual Salary Range: $71,300 - $142,600 for an Individual Contributor II at Oxnard, CA USA.
The disclosed salary range is a general guideline for Mercury team members employed at the job level at the location listed above and does not include overtime for eligible hourly employees.
Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:
- the role and related responsibilities;
- prior work experience;
- education, training, skills and certifications;
- internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
- geographic location; and
- alignment with market data.
In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:
- bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);
- health, life and disability insurance;
- company-paid holidays and time off;
- 401(k) retirement plan;
- discounted employee stock purchase plan;
- tuition reimbursement; and
- access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.
Salary : $71,300 - $142,600
