Mechanical Engineer

Location: New York

Job Description & Responsibilities Persistent Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in the design of electronics systems and packaging solutions. The Mechanical Engineer will have various responsibilities including product design, process design, and quality control for our Wave Relay products. Position Responsibilities Develop concept, assembly level layout, and detail design documentation with necessary supporting documentation and analysis

Perform thermal analysis on designs involving multiple heat sources and optimize design for thermal dissipation.

Design mechanical enclosures for electronic devices including internal cable harnesses

Produce design models, drawing details, assembly drawings, and associated engineering documentation with 3D parametric modeling software

Design cable harnesses including wiring schematics and proper EMI shielding

Identify appropriate tolerances and GD&T to satisfy the design requirement and manufacturing

Use mechanical engineering principles and concepts to solve problems related to product development, manufacturing, and design

Provide input into applicable sections of project plans and work to execute tasks to plan Conduct design review with different groups inside of the company

Work together with principal designers and engineers to develop designs and solutions

Create, edit, and manage models/drawings in a controlled document database

Lead, support, and facilitate preventative and corrective quality actions

Conduct both mechanical and electrical verification testing

Lead, support, and facilitate transfer to production of new products, materials and/or processes

Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience1 year of experience with Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent 3D modeling programs1 year of experience performing thermal modeling1 year of experience with designing parts for manufacturing/fabrication

Experience in the design of electronics packaging

Knowledge of methods of fabrication including machining, casting, and injection molding

Experience with measuring devices such as test apparatus, data collection systems, gauges, micrometers, and optical comparators

Experience with material selection including fasteners, torque, and environmental seal

Experience with environmental testing:
Thermal, vibration, Shock, EMI etc.

Must have a US security clearance or the ability to obtain a US security clearance

Preferred Qualifications Experience working with machine shop and other fabrication suppliers

Familiarity with designing for environmental MIL-STD-810 and EMI performance MIL-STD-461

ISO
9001:2008 quality system experience (operations, procedures, documentation)
The base pay for this role can vary from $117,000 to $130,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits;

and pet discounts.

Company Overview Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system:
Wave Relay. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay system and technology. Wave Relay is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.

Job Summary Department:
Engineering