Senior Electronics Packaging Engineer (Rugged Systems)

Rugged Science; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rugged Science in Sparks Corner, MD is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on electronics packaging for computer-based products in DOD, industrial, and government applications. You will assess risk, select components, and drive designs from concept to mass production.

Candidates should have a BS in mechanical engineering, 5–10 years in mechanical design and packaging, and experience with sheet metal, welding, CNC, and CAD tools like Inventor and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field.
• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical product design and packaging.
• Experience with sheet metal, welding, and CNC machining.
• Knowledge of DFM/A techniques.
• Experience with structural/thermal analysis tools (FEA).

Responsibilities

• Assess technical risk and cost for new proposals and translate requirements into functional designs.
• Select components and drive design-in for mass production.
• Perform engineering analysis including tolerance stack-up and FEA.
• Define form factor, mounting, RF shielding, and thermal paths for enclosures.
• Document new product development and ensure design for assembly/manufacturing.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team and oversee junior engineers.
• Create and execute prototype test plans to verify fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Support production, manufacturing, and test teams operationally.
• Generate BOMs, vendor specs, and engineering change notices.

Skills

Electronic packaging

Mechanical design

Sheet metal design

Welding

CNC machining

DFM/A

Finite Element Analysis

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

ASME drawing standards

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Rugged Science in Sparks Corner, MD is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on electronics packaging for computer-based products in DOD, industrial, and government applications. You will assess risk, select components, and drive designs from concept to mass production.

Candidates should have a BS in mechanical engineering, 5–10 years in mechanical design and packaging, and experience with sheet metal, welding, CNC, and CAD tools like Inventor and AutoCAD.