RF Mechanical Engineer — Thermal & Subsystems Design

HRL Laboratories, LLC; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, seeks a mechanical engineer to design, analyze, and integrate mechanical and thermal solutions for RF prototypes in a mission-focused setting.

The role emphasizes SolidWorks CAD, FEA, SPICE electronics simulations and collaboration with RF/electrical teams. Candidates should have 4+ years in mechanical design and be capable of supporting DoD hardware development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years designing, implementing, and testing mechanical assemblies and/or thermal management systems.
• Proficient with SolidWorks to create detailed 3D models and technical drawings.
• General knowledge of GD&T and how it relates to processing methods.
• Experience with FEA analysis tools such as Ansys or COMSOL.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and thermal design principles from component to subsystem level.
• Understanding of structural and thermal analysis and fluid dynamics.
• Familiarity with MILSPEC standards and qualification of hardware for DoD applications.
• Proficiency in computers, engineering workstations, and communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, integrate, and test mechanical and thermal assemblies to meet customer requirements.
• Perform simulations of mechanical systems (FEA of CAD components and assemblies) and electronics systems (SPICE simulations) for electronics and RF subsystems.
• Prepare design specifications, component drawings, assembly drawings, tolerance analysis and interface control documents with GD&T.
• Integrate and validate system hardware in a laboratory environment.
• Contribute to software development to monitor, control, and acquire data from RF subsystems.
• Support design reviews and implement design for manufacturing/assembly principles.
• Perform or coordinate fabrication and testing of assemblies.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

FEA

Thermal design

CAD drafting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant field

Tools

Ansys

COMSOL

SPICE simulations

Job description

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, seeks a mechanical engineer to design, analyze, and integrate mechanical and thermal solutions for RF prototypes in a mission-focused setting.

The role emphasizes SolidWorks CAD, FEA, SPICE electronics simulations and collaboration with RF/electrical teams. Candidates should have 4+ years in mechanical design and be capable of supporting DoD hardware development.