Principal Mechanical Engineer Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 114,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

Frontdoor Defense is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Ottawa, Ontario to own all aspects of mechanical design for high-performance enclosures and to deliver production-ready assemblies. You will lead a small team and coordinate with Hardware, ASIC, Thermal, and Manufacturing engineers, ensuring DFM and lifecycle ownership from concept through volume production.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12+ years of related experience, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of mechanical design from concept to production.
• Develop full chassis designs for high-performance products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendor partners.
• Support trials, field issues, and product sustaining post-release.

Skills

Enclosures design

Power & Thermal

Cross-functional teamwork

Lifecycle ownership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BOM creation

DFM

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Own end-to-end mechanical design for high-performance enclosures from concept to production

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Compensation: $114,400 - 183,000 CAD / year

About The Role

Principal Mechanical Engineer

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver Mechanical assemblies, including full chassis design for Ultra High-performance and power electronic products. In addition, you may provide technical leadership to a small design team. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and are proud of delivering high-quality products. We believe in small teams of highly experienced engineers. This team will own all aspects of Mech design, including BOM creation, participation with vendor negotiators, product look and feel, design, development, and validation. With DFM, a critical component of our development. Our Cradle to Grave lifecycle product development means ownership does not end at product ship. You will help with customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining.

You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing engineers. In addition, Joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• High-powered production enclosures capable of cooling 2kW/RU+
• Power and Thermal issues associated with PCBs with 1kW+ footprints
• Proven collaboration with production shops and manufacturing teams to streamline production processes, enhance quality control, and ensure smooth transitions from design to implementation.
• Understanding of relevant US, European, and Asian regulations and standards, ensuring all designs meet safety, environmental requirements.
• Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products. Participating in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production
• Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12+ years of related experience

Beneficial Experience:

• Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is CAD 114,400.00 To CAD 183,000.00. As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, RRSP participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays; and paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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