What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Designer position at TRAK TECOM?
TRAK TECOM designs, builds, and delivers advanced RF electronic solutions and antenna systems for mission-critical performance across the aerospace and defense industry.
Our RF microwave and antenna solutions support Electronic Warfare (EW), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Radar, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), Telemetry, Tracking, Command & Datalink, and Communications helping customers achieve reliability, resilience, and high performance in the harshest operating environments
.
The Mechanical Designer supports the development, documentation, and integration of high-reliability electronic and electromechanical products used in military, aerospace, and RF/microwave applications. This position focuses on electronic packaging design, 3D modeling, engineering documentation, and mechanical problem solving associated with RF assemblies, antennas, control devices, and related systems. The role requires a highly proficient SOLIDWORKS® user with a strong disposition toward design, creativity, and independently solving mechanical packaging and integration challenges while working closely with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle. U.S. citizenship required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a government security clearanc
e.
Responsibilitie
- s: Create detailed 3D solid models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and related engineering documentation using SOLIDWORKS® and Solidworks® PD
- M .Develop mechanical packaging solutions for RF/microwave assemblies, antennas, control devices, and related electromechanical produc
- ts.Design and document assemblies involving machined parts, additive manufacturing features, sheet metal components, connectors, PCBs, cables, motors, gears, bearings, and related hardwa
- re.Independently solve mechanical layout, packaging, tolerance, and integration challenges with limited supervisi
- on.Support product development from concept through prototype, production release, and sustaining engineering activiti
- es.Create and maintain parts, BOMs, drawings, and engineering documentation within PLM and Solidworks® PDM document/data control syste
- ms.Generate and process Engineering Change Orders/Notices (ECOs/ECN
- s).Apply ASME Y14.5 drafting standards, GD&T, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design to Cost (DTC) principl
- es.Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, PCB, Test, Quality, and Procurement personnel to support product integration and resolve technical issu
- es.Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, troubleshooting, and production support activiti
- es.Support legacy documentation updates using AutoCAD® as requir
- ed.Communicate technical information effectively both verbally and in writi
- ng.Other related duties as assign
ed.
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilit
- ies:Proficiency using SOLIDWORKS® is requi
- red.Functional proficiency using Solidworks® PDM is requi
- red.Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals including tolerancing, materials, fasteners, thermal considerations, and structural integr
- ity.Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 drafting standards and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&
- ;T).Understanding of electromechanical components including connectors, PCBs, cables, motors, gears, and beari
- ngs.Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and mechanical assembly techniq
- ues.Familiarity with PLM systems and configuration-controlled documentation practi
- ces.Strong mechanical aptitude, deductive reasoning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilit
- ies.Ability to independently develop practical mechanical packaging and integration soluti
- ons.Effective verbal, written, organizational, and multi-tasking ski
- lls.Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering and manufacturing te
- ams.Working knowledge of AutoCAD® is prefer
red.
Experi
- ence:Minimum of three (3) years of applicable mechanical design experience is prefe
- rred.Experience in military, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics industry is a
plus.
Education: Associate degree in Arts/Science (A.A./A.S.), technical/trade school, or military training is preferred. Equivalent applicable experience will be consi
dered.
Security: U.S. citizenship required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a government security cle