Principal Mechanical Engineer, RF Systems (Remote)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and wellness

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Backup care options

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of defense-related electronic systems, emphasizing performance in harsh thermal and vibration environments. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with customers and cross-functional teams.

The position offers remote work for US-based candidates, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership and program execution across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or higher with relevant experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design of defense-related electronic systems.
• GD&T and ASME standards proficiency.
• 3+ years of solid modeling with Creo/Pro/Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Design RF systems for thermal and high vibration environments.
• Lead programs as REA or IPTL.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Establish customer relationships and make technical presentations.
• Ensure program success in technical, cost, and schedule parameters.

Skills

GD&T & ASME standards

Solid modeling (Creo/Pro/Engineer)

RF design

Mentoring

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree related to field

Tools

Pro/Engineer/CREO

Job description

Ladders seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of defense-related electronic systems, emphasizing performance in harsh thermal and vibration environments. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with customers and cross-functional teams.

The position offers remote work for US-based candidates, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership and program execution across multiple programs.