Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Hawthorne, CA, United States

Job Summary:

This position is focused on the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of stationary and mobile antenna systems and related equipment.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of multiple integrated product teams. In some cases, will be lead mechanical engineer on a team, while in others, will be in a support and/or advisory role.
• Perform hands‑on design and analysis, and mentor junior engineers.
• Prepare and present design and analysis material during internal and customer design reviews.
• Prepare detailed product manufacturing documentation such as test procedures and assembly instructions.
• Support component and antenna system level environmental testing.
• Interface with Thin Kom production personnel and outside suppliers during manufacturing phase of programs.
• Support business development activities by providing input for proposals.

Skills and/or Experience Needed:

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and product design and development.
• Experienced in designing for producibility, reliability, and ease of assembly and maintenance.
• Experienced in the design and analysis of positioner drive systems is preferred.
• Knowledge in the areas of materials, structural and thermal analysis, dynamics, vibration and mechanical shock, heat transfer, finite element analysis, and composite structures.
• Knowledge of fabrication techniques such as machining, forming, casting, injection molding, and additive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of fasteners, adhesives, coatings, and related industry specifications.
• Solid modeling, engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Experience with Creo is preferred.
• Well versed in configuration management.
• Technically proficient in MS Office products.

Other Abilities:

• Must have excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively work with Thin Kom personnel as well as suppliers and customers.
• Ability to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviews.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance in support of US Government contracts/subcontracts.
• Follow Thin Kom corporate policies and design procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data.
• This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus.
• While performing duties of this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend.
• May occasionally lift and/or move files or boxes up to 50 pounds.
• May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended work hours.
• May be required to sit for extended lengths of time.
• Must be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials, chemicals, and, electromagnetic energy.

Salary Range – $100,000 – $140,000

Thin Kom offers generous benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid holidays, and bonus plan.

Thin Kom Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Thin Kom Solutions is a drug and alcohol‑free working environment with a zero‑tolerance policy.