Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the job

Job description

We are a world leading supplier of space-borne RF and microwave components and subsystems for the commercial and defense satellite markets, located in beautiful Ventura County California, with an industry reputation for quality products and innovative technology that exceeds our customer expectations.

We develop and provides cutting edge RF Electronic and Passive Components for satellite communication payloads as well as aircraft and defense programs. All hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested and shipped from our facilities in California. We are looking for a motivated, hands-on, passionate individual to join our team and develop new space hardware for communication satellites.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be creating hardware for use in space applications (geosynchronous orbit, low earth orbit, and deep space) as well as aircraft and defense programs. Must be a self-starter & team player who can take ownership of a project from design to deployment under a rapid pace.

Responsibilities:

Ownership of the complete product lifecycle of space hardware from initial design concept to production & unit delivery.

Perform mechanical analyses (vibration, thermal, radiation) on new product designs to ensure survival to launch and on-orbit environments

Rapidly prototype & iterate on designs

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field

3 years of industry experience with mechanical or electromechanical design, analysis, and/or manufacturing

Experience with CAD and FEA software packages, preferably SOLIDWORKS

Solid knowledge of GD&T

Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills

5 years of mechanical engineering experience; preferably in design and analysis of electronics/microwave packaging for space applications preferred

Knowledge of high mix, low volume manufacturing methods, i.e. CNC manufacturing preferred

Previous ownership of component design from concept to aerospace industry qualification and production preferred

Rapid prototyping & design iteration preferred

About Us:

Connecting people through space and satellites, We are a the premier US supplier of microwave space and defense products. Proudly celebrating 20 years of heritage, and an operating legacy on over 75 US and global satellites, running the spectrum from Low Earth Orbit to Geostationary orbits. We proudly designs and manufactures critical components and hardware as a partner of all the major US and European satellite manufacturers. We are proud of our roots as an industry innovation leader, and we are looking for Team Members eager to make an impact on the programs and products of today and tomorrow.

We seek passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and be a part of the future. You will work in a collaborative, inclusive and lean management environment, where your ideas will directly impact the success of our company. We provide outstanding benefits and work environment, and are located in Camarillo, California. Camarillo is a small city located in Ventura County, nestled between Thousand Oaks, Ventura and Oxnard - home to award winning schools and reasonable California real estate prices, surrounded by beautiful beaches, mountains and farm land, and ideally located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Combining opportunities for technical and professional growth, balanced with a wonderful standard of living, this is an ideal company to grow your career and be part of the future of space and defense technology.