Scientist, Mechanical Engineering

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Job Title:
Scientist, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 47212

Job Location:
Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80:
Employee works 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

The team is seeking an Electronic Packaging Mechanical Engineer to lead a cross-functional team in the development, design, implementation, qualification and productionization of ruggedized ground and airborne military systems. You will be responsible for leading ME efforts in pursuit of new business preproposals and proposal support, including generation of BOEs, and function as responsible Mechanical Project Engineer on programs and internal development projects as needed.

As an individual contributor, you will be responsible for the design, layout, testing and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices or systems with emphasis on electronic packaging for Electronic Warfare programs. This includes preparation of design specifications and performing/ review of thermal, structural, dynamic and fatigue analysis to meet mechanical requirements and determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.

The position will interface with Designers, Thermal/Structural Analysts, Systems Engineers, other engineering disciplines, Program Managers, and customer counterparts. The position will require leading the mechanical engineering activities related to the design, analysis, documentation, fabrication, assembly and qualification of product to the specification requirements, typically with stringent technical, schedule, and process requirements. You will investigate solutions to product or process problems and be part of the Failure Review Board (FRB).

Candidate must have experience in 3D modeling, critical HW design and development to include environmental requirements, power delivery, and aggressive thermal management. Candidate must have the ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team environment. Candidate must have experience leading a team and pushing forward mechanical technologies.

• Serve as the Chief ME for the business and point of contact for GM, CEs, PMs and ME Leadership
• Be the Subject Matter Expert for EW programs and products.
• Detailed mechanical design and analysis of electronic systems, boxes, and modules
• Specification, model, and drawing generation per ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5
• Generate mechanical engineering design concepts which meet equipment specification requirements and refine the design through the use of CAD designs, 3D printed models, simulation tools, and functional prototypes.
• Mechanical and environmental testing and mechanical troubleshooting of electronics systems
• Travel (domestic and foreign) may be required 2-5% in a year
• Proposal support and development
• Assist with developing overall site wide Mechanical strategy
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in the development of new solutions.
• Significant CAD modeling of parts & assemblies
• Perform trade studies to determine…