Mechanical Engineer

Spectrum Control, Inc.; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

3-day weekend

PTO from day 1

Competitive wages

Job summary

Spectrum Control is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to contribute to the design of embedded systems, rack-mounted power distribution units, and integrated microwave assemblies. You will apply 3D CAD, sheet-metal design, and mechanical analysis while collaborating with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.

Own well-defined design tasks, solve practical engineering problems, and expand technical capabilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 1–2 years of relevant engineering experience; internships may be considered.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience creating or modifying sheet-metal parts, enclosures, or chassis.
• Familiarity with rack-mounted equipment, PCBs, or electronic packaging preferred.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T principles.
• Knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication processes and fasteners.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify mechanical components and sheet-metal enclosures using 3D CAD.
• Support mechanical design of rack-mounted power distribution units with attention to layout and manufacturability.
• Apply sheet-metal design principles, tolerances, and fabrication constraints.
• Create and revise fabrication and assembly drawings with GD&T.
• Assist with thermal and structural analyses using CFD/FEA and review results.
• Create and maintain BOMs, assembly instructions, and test reports.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and others.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Sheet-metal design

GD&T

CFD/FEA exposure

BOM documentation

Team collaboration

High communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

SolidWorks Flow Simulation

DraftSight

AutoCAD

Job description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first! Summary: Join Spectrum Control as a Mechanical Engineer I and contribute to the design of embedded systems, rack-mounted power distribution units, and integrated microwave assemblies. Apply your experience with 3D CAD, sheet-metal design, and mechanical analysis while collaborating with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to own well-defined design tasks, solve practical engineering problems, and expand your technical capabilities.

Job Functions

• Design and modify mechanical components, sheet-metal enclosures, chassis, brackets, covers, and heat sinks using 3D CAD software.
• Support the mechanical design of rack-mounted power distribution units, considering component layout, cable routing, airflow, service access, and manufacturability.
• Apply sheet-metal design principles such as material selection, bend radii, tolerances, fastening methods, and fabrication constraints.
• Create and revise fabrication and assembly drawings using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Assist with thermal and structural analyses using CFD and FEA tools and review results with experienced engineers.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, test reports, and other engineering documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with systems, PCB layout, RF, electrical, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support prototype builds, product testing, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Assist with customer proposals, mechanical feasibility assessments, technical data packages, and contract deliverables.
• Take ownership of assigned design tasks and complete them in accordance with project requirements and established engineering practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• One to two years of relevant engineering experience; strong internship or co-op experience may be considered.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience creating or modifying sheet-metal parts, enclosures, or chassis.
• Familiarity with rack-mounted equipment, power distribution units, or electronic packaging is preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings and basic GD&T principles.
• Basic understanding of sheet-metal fabrication processes, mechanical fasteners, materials, and finishes.
• Familiarity with bills of materials, assembly instructions, and engineering change or revision processes.
• Exposure to thermal analysis, CFD, or FEA through professional, internship, or academic work.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, SolidWorks Simulation, DraftSight, or AutoCAD is preferred.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Knowledge of MIL-STDs, VITA standards, or NASA standards is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, document results, and seek guidance when needed.
• Motivation to learn new tools, technologies, and engineering methods.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the position’s eligibility requirements for a U.S. government security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the level of security clearance required for the position.

Work Environment

The position requires collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams. Occasional movement between office, laboratory, and production areas may be required to support prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and design reviews. This position may be performed on a hybrid/primarily remote basis with travel for occasional on-site collaboration and support as business needs require.

Expected travel: 10%

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [e-mail].

About Spectrum Control

Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.