Senior Mechanical Engineer

Spectrum Control; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day weekend

PTO

Day 1 benefits

Competitive wages

Job summary

Spectrum Control in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of embedded systems and integrated microwave assemblies. You will use 3D CAD, CFD, and FEA to develop rugged mechanical modules and work with cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD tools, GD&T, and MIL/VITA/NASA standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Draftsight, AutoCAD.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM, Flow Simulation, and SolidWorks Simulation.
• GD&T standards knowledge.
• MIL-STDs, VITA Standards and NASA Standards preferred.
• Root Cause Analysis skills.
• DFM principles knowledge.
• Strong team player with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Design robust mechanical modules and integrated microwave assemblies using 3D CAD.
• Develop heat sinks and enclosures for 3U and 6U VPX modules per VITA standards.
• Use CFD to simulate thermal performance and ensure thermal requirement compliance.
• Perform FEA for frequency, stress, strain, and fatigue life analyses.
• Create fabrication drawings with GD&T; prepare BOMs and test reports.
• Assist in data package preparation and contract deliverables.
• Support cross-functional teams from Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality.
• Collaborate with systems, PCB layout, and RF engineers across product lifecycles.

Skills

SolidWorks

Draftsight

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Flow Simulation

SolidWorks Simulation

GD&T

MIL-STDs

VITA Standards

NASA Standards

Root Cause Analysis

Design for Manufacturability

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

## Senior Mechanical EngineerApplylocations: Marlborough, MAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101475At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a **3-day weekend**. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on **day 1** of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!**Summary:** Join Spectrum Control as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where you'll spearhead the design of cutting-edge embedded systems and integrated microwave assemblies. Utilize your expertise in 3D CAD modeling, computational fluid dynamics analysis, and finite element analysis to develop robust mechanical modules while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of mechanical engineering and enjoy solving complex problems, this role offers a dynamic opportunity for growth and innovation.**Compensation Range:** The expected compensation range for this position is $130,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually.**Job Functions:*** Design robust mechanical modules, subsystems, and integrated microwave assemblies incorporating mixed signal RF and digital electronics using 3D CAD software.* Develop rugged mechanical hardware such as heat sinks and enclosures for 3U and 6U VPX modules that comply to VITA standards and environmental specifications.* Utilize computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to simulate thermal performance of designs to ensure compliance with thermal requirements.* Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) to perform frequency, structural, and static studies on modules and subsystems to determine resonant frequencies, stress, strain, and fatigue life.* Generate detailed fabrication drawings incorporating geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).* Create thorough assembly instructions, bill of materials (BOMs), and test reports for designs.* Assist in preparation and submission of data packages and contract deliverable reports.* Support engineering requests from various functional areas, including Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality.* Collaborate with systems, PCB layout, and RF engineers in cross-functional teams throughout product development lifecycles.* Evaluate customer proposals to assess the feasibility of the mechanical design and contribute expertise in refining requirements to ensure successful implementation.**Skills/Qualifications:*** BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering* 5+ years of experience performing engineering-related duties* Proficiency in SolidWorks, Draftsight, AutoCAD, and other CAD software* Experience with SolidWorks PDM, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, and SolidWorks Simulation* Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards* Knowledge of MIL-STDs, VITA Standards, and NASA Standards preferred* Skilled in Root Cause Analysis for effective problem-solving* Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles* Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment* Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and communication with colleagues and customers* Excellent written and oral communication skills**Work Location:*** On-site at the Marlborough, MA manufacturing facility.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)## Third-Party RecruitersPlease note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [e-mail] Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.