Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with over 75 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a senior level individual contributor responsible for designing and analyzing mechanical and electro-mechanical products and systems. The Sr. ME is the technical expert for all products assigned. This individual is responsible for product design, alignment across functional teams, regular communication of progress, as well as escalation of any issues/blockers. The Sr. ME is the mechanical technology owner of the product development.

• Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials
• Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods and testing properties
• Develop mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials, and soliciting feedback from operators
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components
• Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and system capabilities, and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Maintain system and product database by writing computer programs and/or entering data
• Interface with a cross functional team, such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Technicians to ensure requirements compliance throughout the entirety of a project
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers, designers, technicians and other team members
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Proficient in simulation and analysis using industry-standard software
• Creatively solve complex problems using a variety of available tools and resources
• Work within a broader program team and be able to communicate across functional boundaries to solve problems and achieve common goals

• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis
• Expertise in advanced solid modeling with proficiency in creating complex geometric models (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
• Experience with drafting principles and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Proven technical writing skills, including creation of clear, concise documentation for engineering projects
• Advanced understanding of heat transfer principles, strength of materials, materials selection methodologies, with the ability to apply theoretical concepts to unique, real‐world mechanical design challenges
• Perform thermal and structural analysis using industry tools (FEA & CFD)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance

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