Senior Mechanical Engineer

EVONA; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and qualify advanced AESA systems and ruggedized electronics for aerospace/defense. You will take concepts through manufacturing, testing, and qualification, collaborating with electrical, RF, and systems teams.

This role emphasizes hands-on mechanical design, FEA analysis, GD&T, and environmental qualification to DO-160G and MIL-STD-810, with opportunities to influence product direction and present designs to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of aerospace mechanical design and analysis experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and ANSYS.
• Experience with thermal management, EMI/EMC, and environmental qualification (DO-160G, MIL-STD-810).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through production and qualification.
• Design ruggedized electronics packaging for aerospace/defense.
• Perform thermal, structural, shock, and vibration analysis via FEA.
• Develop mechanical solutions for airborne and terrestrial antennas.
• Support thermal management and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Create 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and GD&T documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, RF, manufacturing, and systems teams.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing, assembly, testing, and reliability principles.
• Support environmental testing to DO-160G and MIL-STD-810.
• Present designs to customers and engineering leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

GD&T

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Advanced Electronics

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

The Opportunity

EVONA is partnering with an innovative aerospace technology company developing cutting-edge communication systems for aircraft, satellites, and advanced defense applications.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and qualification of advanced active phased array antenna systems (AESA) and ruggedized electronic hardware.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys hands-on engineering, complex technical challenges, and taking products from initial concept through manufacturing, testing, and qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities from concept through production and qualification.
• Design ruggedized electronics packaging for aerospace and defense applications.
• Perform thermal, structural, shock, and vibration analysis using FEA tools.
• Develop mechanical solutions for airborne and terrestrial antenna systems.
• Support thermal management, EMI/EMC mitigation, and environmental qualification.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and GD&T documentation.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, RF, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing, assembly, testing, and reliability principles.
• Support environmental testing to DO-160G and MIL-STD-810 standards.
• Present technical designs to customers and engineering leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical design and analysis experience within aerospace, avionics, or ruggedized electronics.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with ANSYS or comparable FEA tools.
• Understanding of thermal management, vibration, stress, and structural analysis.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, GD&T, and precision manufacturing.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation and electronics integration.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Aerospace hardware development and environmental qualification.
• Active phased array antennas, avionics, or RF electronics packaging.
• Aircraft integration and mechanical interface design.
• DO-160G or MIL-STD-810 qualification.
• Previous technical leadership or project ownership.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to develop next-generation aerospace and defense technologies.
• Exposure to advanced antenna and communication systems.
• Collaborative, technically driven engineering environment.
• Comprehensive benefits and potential equity opportunities.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet applicable U.S. space technology export-control requirements, including qualifying U.S. person status or eligibility for required U.S. Department of State authorization.