R&D Mechanical Engineer

Radiance Technologies; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies is seeking an R&D Mechanical Engineer to support programs in the Scientific and Technical Intelligence Group. You will design, analyze, and integrate mechanical and thermal systems for circuit card assemblies, working closely with electrical and computer engineers in a hands-on laboratory setting.

The role involves prototyping, failure analysis, and producing detailed engineering drawings and fabrication documentation for multidisciplinary projects, with collaboration

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA (out of 4.0) with GPA listed on resume to be considered.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a lab, R&D, test, prototyping, or experimental environment (Masters can substitute).
• Hands-on prototyping experience via design/build/fly, Formula SAE, CubeSat, or similar.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA NX, or similar.
• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and design for manufacturing.
• Experience in heat transfer mechanics and thermal systems, preferably in electrical systems.
• Experience with standard electrical lab equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, power supplies).
• Experience creating engineering drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and fabrication documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate mechanical and thermal systems for circuit card assemblies and supporting technologies.
• Conduct analyses of complex problems using first principles.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary engineering projects within a team.
• Produce technical documentation of assigned projects.

Skills

CAD software

GD&T

Heat transfer

Prototype fabrication

Security clearance

Lab experience

Team collaboration

Oscilloscope use

Multimeters

Electrical test equipment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

CATIA NX

COMSOL

PLECS

Job description

Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is seeking an R&D Mechanical Engineer to support various ongoing programs within the Scientific and Technical Intelligence Group.

The Engineer Will

• Design, development, and integrate mechanical and thermal systems for circuit card mechanical assemblies and supporting technologies
• Conduct analyses of complex problems using first principles
• Contribute to complex engineering projects, working within a multidisciplinary team
• Produce technical documentation of assigned projects

This position involves hands-on work in a laboratory setting with a highly multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with electrical engineers, computer engineers, and technicians to design, build, and test microelectronics solutions and their physical support systems. Responsibilities include mechanical and thermal design and analysis, prototype and low-rate production builds, and failure analysis.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
• Minimum of 3.2 GPA (out of 4.0) and must have GPA listed on resume to be considered
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a laboratory, R&D, test, prototyping, or experimental environment (A Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering can substitute for the years of experience)
• Self-motivated and able to work well within research and development team
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in prototyping through events/organizations such as design/build/fly, Formula SAE, CubeSat, or other similar
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA NX, or similar software packages
• Demonstrated proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack-ups, and design for manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience in heat transfer mechanics and thermal systems, preferably in electrical systems
• Experience with standard electrical laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, and power supplies
• Experience creating engineering drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and fabrication documentation

Desired Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
• Machine shop or hands-on fabrication experience (lathes, mills, 3D printers, etc.)
• Experience with Multiphysics analysis tools, such as COMSOL or PLECS
• Experience with high voltage engineering, circuit card mechanical assemblies, pulsed power, prime power, power electronics, RF, and/or antenna development
• Experience integrating PCBs, connectors, cabling, thermal components, and mechanical structures
• Experience with VPX, chassis, card guides, cold plates, heat spreaders, or conduction-cooled electronics

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.