Rugged Electronics Mechanical Engineer – Enclosures & Thermal

Spectra Defense Technologies; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Defense Technologies Alpharetta location seeks a creative and technically skilled Mechanical Engineer to design ruggedized enclosures, thermal solutions, and mechanical assemblies for mission-critical computing and display systems. You’ll lead full lifecycle mechanical design from concept through production with emphasis on reliability, manufacturability, and aerospace/defense standards.

The role requires strong 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), rugged electronics experience, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–6 years of mechanical design experience in aerospace/defense or rugged electronics.
• Experience with thermal/structural analysis or FEA is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent tools.
• Design rugged enclosures, brackets, and thermal management systems for electronic assemblies.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, material selection, and DFM/DFA analysis.
• Support environmental testing (shock, vibration, thermal) and design validation.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering for design feasibility.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation including BOMs, ECOs, and interface control documents.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.
• Support prototype builds and transition designs into production.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Ruggedization

Technical documentation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

Spectra Defense Technologies Alpharetta location seeks a creative and technically skilled Mechanical Engineer to design ruggedized enclosures, thermal solutions, and mechanical assemblies for mission-critical computing and display systems. You’ll lead full lifecycle mechanical design from concept through production with emphasis on reliability, manufacturability, and aerospace/defense standards.

The role requires strong 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), rugged electronics experience, and a