Mechanical Engineer (Level II)

Exempt, Full-Time, On-Site

TSS Solutions of Melbourne, FL is looking to hire a full-time Mechanical Engineer. Would you like to take your career to the next level with a leader in innovating technical products and services supporting the global aerospace and defense electronics industry? If so, please read on!

This Mechanical Engineer position earns a competitive salary, depending on knowledge and experience. We also offer excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life, STD, LTD, and AD&D. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you in radar component manufacturing, apply today!

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer with 5–7 years of experience to lead the design, analysis, and development of mechanical components and systems for complex electronics and defense-related applications. This role supports engineering initiatives, customer-facing projects, and internal training programs. The ideal candidate brings subject matter expertise in mechanical design, electronics packaging, and low-volume manufacturing, with strong proficiency in SolidWorks and a proven track record of delivering solutions from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering
• Documentation & Testing
• Project Execution
• Customer & Team Interaction

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5–7 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in electronics packaging, aerospace, or defense applications.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical design for low-volume production, including reverse engineering of legacy systems.
• Familiarity with PCB layout, electronics housing design, and digital/RF packaging standards.
• Working knowledge of Air Force TOs, metrology tools, and mechanical inspection processes.
• Ability to develop and manage detailed BOMs, drawing packages, and configuration-controlled documentation.
• Contribute to technical proposal efforts as part of a program capture team.
• Support internal and external design reviews, Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) activities to demonstrate the mechanical design meets all specifications and customer requirements.
• The ability to critically examine new or existing designs, verifying proper design principles application.
• Ability to support mechanical system and component alignment, testing, troubleshooting and evaluation
• Experience interfacing with machine shops and fabricators to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM (user-level required; admin-level preferred).
• Experience in Configuration Management and quality documentation practices; Working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 standards
• Exposure to Altium CoDesigner and wire harness design
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional project teams and manage engineering tasks independently.
• Understanding of structural and thermal analysis utilizing finite element analysis and classical techniques to establish design validity
• Ability to work with other engineers to optimize designs for thermal and structural performance.
• Ability to obtain a U.S Secret Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or similar regulated industries.
• Certification or coursework in project management, process improvement, or Lean manufacturing.
• Previous experience as a trainer or technical lead in engineering settings.
• Altium, AutoCAD, or other CAD tool exposure for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Basic understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) concepts

Core Competencies

• Mechanical Engineering (CAD, stress analysis, electronics integration)
• Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts
• Technical Documentation and Quality Compliance
• Process Development and Project Management
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Customer Service
• Training and Leadership Development

Do you work well both independently and within a multi-disciplined team? Can you manage large and complex projects? Do you have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal? Can you negotiate effectively? Are you passionate about quality? Are you goal-oriented and able to exercise sound judgment? If so, you might just be perfect for this Senior Test Technician / Mechanical Engineer position!

Work Schedule

This full-time position in the mechanical design of radar components typically works during our standard business hours with little to no travel.

READY TO JOIN OUR ENGINEERING TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you are right for this electronics engineering job in the mechanical design of radar components, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. 

Salary : $90,000 - $105,000