Mechanical Engineer II

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand‑in‑hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

• Competitive Benefits:
  Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

* Profit Sharing Plan  applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

The Mechanical Engineer II provides mechanical engineering expertise in the early stages of design. They also coordinate project design and analyze complex construction problems. This role will be involved primarily designing small form‑factor plug‑in modules (PIM) compliant to VITA standards (VPX, VNX) for aerospace and defense applications. Must be onsite in Huntsville, AL.

• Develop comprehensive mechanical designs with a working knowledge of the other engineering disciplines' responsibilities
• Technical lead to support project teams as required from initial design to production
• Perform diligent analyses (thermal, structural, tolerance, etc.) with minimal guidance
• Create and review engineering documentation packages
• Provide inputs to engineering design reviews including calculations, analyses, drawings, etc. to show compliance to specifications and project objectives and standards
• Interact with customers and vendors as necessary based on project scope; makes presentations to communicate engineering findings
• Willing to apply a generally hands‑on approach to inspect, modify, and assemble mechanical and electrical hardware
• Design and procure supporting mechanical fixturing for test and development platforms

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related Field of Study
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
• Experience navigating layout tools (ex: Altium, Expedition, Cadence)
• Understanding of end‑to‑end product design and manufacturing process starting from concept through production;
  Manufacturing knowledge to include fabrication of custom mechanical parts as well as general PCB construction and CCA assembly process
• Have a good understanding of sensitive electronics handling and packaging
• Understanding of configuration management within a revision‑controlled environment such as a file vault or PLM system
• Intermediate experience with mixed signal designs (digital and RF) with understanding of board level signal isolation and EMI shielding
• Preferred experience conducting environmental testing (thermal, shock, vibration, humidity, etc.) as well as test fixture design

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range: $69,000 - $87,000 annually
  . Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the…