Principal Mechanical Engineer: Radar Prototyping & Thermal

Echodyne; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU program

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical architecture for rapid radar prototypes, electronics packaging, and thermal solutions. You will guide a cross-disciplinary team, drive fast experiments, and ensure a practical path from early hardware to producible radar products.

You will collaborate with RF, electrical, PCB, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, high-performance radar hardware, with a strong emphasis on hands-on design and engineering

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 12+ years of hardware development.
• Export-controlled data eligibility (ITAR/EAR) in the U.S.
• Hands-on design across electronics, RF, and complex hardware.
• Heat paths, heat sinks, and CFD/FEA experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical development for prototypes, testbeds, and demonstrators.
• Develop electronics packaging, enclosure, radome, and mounting concepts.
• Design thermal solutions for RF assemblies and high-power electronics.
• Collaborate with RF, electrical, PCB, systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Create parts and fixtures with rapid machining and additive manufacturing.
• Establish DFM/ DFA practices and support prototype-to-product transition.
• Lead technical reviews and supplier engagement; assist in concept transfer.

Skills

Mechanical hardware design

CAD proficiency

Thermal management

RF/electronics packaging

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

DFM/DFA/tolerance

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

ANSYS (FEA/CFD)

Job description

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical architecture for rapid radar prototypes, electronics packaging, and thermal solutions. You will guide a cross-disciplinary team, drive fast experiments, and ensure a practical path from early hardware to producible radar products.

You will collaborate with RF, electrical, PCB, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, high-performance radar hardware, with a strong emphasis on hands-on design and engineering