Associate Mechanical Engineering Manager

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Retirement benefits

Job summary

EVONA in Denver, CO is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical engineers on cutting-edge communication hardware for aerospace and defense applications.

The role blends hands-on design with people leadership, overseeing mechanical development from concept through production, and coordinating with Electrical, RF, Systems and Manufacturing teams to meet cost and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4–7+ years in mechanical engineering in aerospace/defense/comms or ruggedized electronics.
• At least 1 year of technical leadership or management experience.
• Experience designing electronics packaging, enclosures and electromechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD/PDM systems.
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation or similar FEA tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, castings and additive manufacturing.
• Experience supporting the full product development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 and RTCA DO-160 environmental standards.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers.
• Support hiring, resource planning, performance management and engineering development.
• Lead mechanical design for ruggedized electronics, phased array antennas and communication systems.
• Oversee mechanical development from concept through manufacturing, integration, qualification and production.
• Perform and review structural and thermal analysis.
• Drive design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Electrical, RF, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality and Test Engineering teams.
• Ensure activities meet technical, cost and schedule requirements.
• Support environmental qualification testing (vibration, shock, thermal).

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/PDM systems

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Associate Mechanical Engineering Manager – Communication Systems

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

About the Opportunity

EVONA is partnering with an innovative aerospace and defense technology company developing advanced communication systems for satellites, aircraft, ground platforms and mission-critical applications.

We are seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers working on cutting‑edge phased array antennas, ruggedized electronics and advanced communication hardware.

This role is ideal for an experienced Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer looking to progress into management, or an existing engineering leader who enjoys remaining hands‑on with technical design and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers.
• Support hiring, resource planning, performance management and engineering development.
• Lead mechanical design efforts for ruggedized electronics, phased array antennas and communication systems.
• Oversee mechanical development from concept and detailed design through manufacturing, integration, qualification and production.
• Perform and review structural and thermal analysis.
• Drive technical design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Electrical, RF, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality and Test Engineering teams.
• Ensure engineering activities meet technical, cost and schedule requirements.
• Support environmental qualification testing, including vibration, shock and thermal testing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 4–7+ years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, defense, communications or ruggedized electronics.
• At least 1 year of technical leadership or management experience.
• Strong experience designing electronics packaging, enclosures and electromechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience with CAD/PDM systems.
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation or similar FEA tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, castings and additive manufacturing.
• Experience supporting the complete product development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with environmental qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810 and RTCA DO-160.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with phased array antennas, AESA or RF electronics packaging.
• Background in avionics, SATCOM, tactical communications or defense electronics.
• Experience with EMI/EMC, vibration, shock, thermal and environmental qualification testing.
• Previous experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.

What's on Offer

• Company stock options.
• Retirement and additional employee benefits.
• Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and defense communication technologies.
• Career progression into engineering leadership while remaining technically involved.

Due to U.S. export control regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees, refugees, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required U.S. Government authorization.