Mechanical Engineer - Embedded RF & Thermal Design

spectrumcontrol; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Control is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design embedded hardware and RF/microwave assemblies. You will use 3D CAD, CFD, and FEA to develop robust mechanical modules and heat sinks for VPX enclosures, collaborating with systems, PCB, and RF engineers.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, GD&T, and documentation through BOMs and data packages. On-site at Marlborough, MA with a 4/10 schedule and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience performing engineering-related duties.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and hold a US Security Clearance (Secret Level). (US ONLY).
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software; familiarity with DraftSight or AutoCAD.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM, Flow Simulation, and SolidWorks Simulation preferred.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
• Knowledge of MIL-STDs, VITA Standards, and NASA Standards preferred.
• Experience supporting root cause analysis and engineering problem-solving.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and communication with colleagues and customers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design robust mechanical modules and subsystems incorporating mixed signal RF and digital electronics using 3D CAD software.
• Develop rugged mechanical hardware such as heat sinks and enclosures for 3U and 6U VPX modules that comply with VITA standards and environmental specifications.
• Perform computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to simulate thermal performance of designs to ensure compliance with thermal requirements.
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) to perform frequency, structural, and static studies on modules and subsystems to determine resonant frequencies, stress, strain, and fatigue life.
• Generate detailed fabrication drawings incorporating geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Create thorough assembly instructions, bill of materials (BOMs), and test reports for designs.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of data packages and contract deliverable reports.
• Support engineering requests from various functional areas, including Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality.
• Collaborate with systems, PCB layout, and RF engineers in cross-functional teams throughout product development lifecycles.
• Support the evaluation of customer proposals, assess mechanical design feasibility, and help refine requirements for successful implementation.

Skills

Engineering experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

US citizenship

Ability to obtain Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Flow Simulation

SolidWorks Simulation

DraftSight

AutoCAD

SolidWorks PDM

GD&T

Job description

Spectrum Control is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design embedded hardware and RF/microwave assemblies. You will use 3D CAD, CFD, and FEA to develop robust mechanical modules and heat sinks for VPX enclosures, collaborating with systems, PCB, and RF engineers.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, GD&T, and documentation through BOMs and data packages. On-site at Marlborough, MA with a 4/10 schedule and growth opportunities.