Senior Mechanical Engineer, Antenna Systems (Defense/Space)

MVG | Microwave Vision Group; Villejust; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MVG – Microwave Vision Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer – Antenna Systems to design mechanical hardware for high-precision antenna systems used in defense and space missions. You will work at the intersection of mechanical engineering, RF performance, and harsh-environment design to deliver rugged solutions.

Responsibilities include leading mechanical design from concept to production, ensuring thermal, shock, vibration, and EMP survivability, and collaborating across RF,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical hardware for defense, space, aerospace, or ruggedized electronics.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of materials, GD&T, mechanical design fundamentals, and detailed engineering drawings/specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical parts and assemblies for antenna systems, including radomes, enclosures, mounts, and structural interfaces.
• Lead mechanical designs from concept through qualification and production, ensuring mission-ready performance.
• Define design solutions addressing thermal performance, shock, vibration, lightning protection, and EMP survivability.
• Collaborate with RF, electrical, systems, manufacturing, supplier, and test teams to preserve antenna performance and ensure producibility.
• Implement 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Support prototype builds, integration, environmental testing, qualification campaigns, design reviews, trade studies, and root-cause investigations.

Skills

Aerospace/defense experience

5+ years mechanical design

3D CAD

GD&T

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Job description

MVG – Microwave Vision Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer – Antenna Systems to design mechanical hardware for high-precision antenna systems used in defense and space missions. You will work at the intersection of mechanical engineering, RF performance, and harsh-environment design to deliver rugged solutions.

Responsibilities include leading mechanical design from concept to production, ensuring thermal, shock, vibration, and EMP survivability, and collaborating across RF,