Senior Mechanical Engineer

Annapolis Micro Systems; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc. seeks a self-motivated mechanical engineer to design high-performance PCB heatsinks, enclosures, and related components. You will collaborate with PCB designers to optimize convection and conduction cooling, and perform thermal simulations to ensure proper cooling of PCB assemblies.

The role involves guiding design practices, approving fixtures, and producing fabrication drawings and BOMs for on-site manufacturing, in a fast-paced, small-company environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Experience with Mechanical Design
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Proficiency with Thermal Simulation Tools
• Experience with Rugged PCB and Electronic Systems
• Familiarity with Shock & Vibration specs
• Knowledge of Electro-Mechanical cooling (convection & conduction)
• PCB and Chassis knowledge
• Experience with VPX, PCI Express & related standards
• ISO 9001 procedures experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Create accurate and high-performance designs of PCB Heatsinks, Face Plates, Brackets, Enclosures, etc.
• Design required conduction-cooled components for manufacture
• Provide guidance to PCB Designers for convection and conduction cooling
• Perform thermal simulations to ensure proper cooling of PCB assemblies
• Ensure mechanical compatibility between PCB assemblies
• Approve the design of fixtures to support the on-site manufacturing team
• Maintain Mechanical Design Procedures to ensure repeatability in a high quality design process
• Publish mechanical drawings for component fabrication
• Publish Mechanical BOMs for purchasing

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Thermal simulation

PCB design

Mechanical design

VPX/PCIe knowledge

Education

B.S. or M.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a high degree of creativity? Do you enjoy solving problems with an innovative and detail-oriented approach? Have you excelled in high pace work environments?

Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated and creative individual to expand our world-class team. We are looking for an engineer willing to learn and grow with our company. Our high-performance computing products enable technology that leads the industry. We want you to help design and push our current and future products to an even higher level by creating accurate and high-performance designs of PCB Heatsinks, Face Plates, Brackets, Enclosures, and much more! Work with our PCB Designers to create efficient Convection and Conduction Cooled heatsinks. Perform thermal simulations to ensure proper cooling in our Chassis.

Enjoy the benefits of working for a small privately held company with on-site mechanical hardware and software design, as well as on-site manufacturing and testing. The close coupling of all aspects of design and production under one roof allows us to create products and systems at a rapid pace while maintaining the highest possible quality. The opportunity to interact with other departments on a daily basis provides a first-rate opportunity to further develop your career as you diversify your experiences.

Our small company environment provides a friendly and exciting atmosphere. We are continually designing new and innovative products, which fosters an extremely fast-paced environment. Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc. knows there is no substitute for engineering superiority, and prides itself on creating world-class products!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create accurate and high-performance designs of PCB Heatsinks, Face Plates, Brackets, Enclosures, etc
• Design required conduction-cooled components for manufacture
• Provide guidance to PCB Designers for efficient Convection and Conduction Cooling
• Perform thermal simulations to ensure proper cooling of PCB Assemblies
• Ensure mechanical compatibility between PCB Assemblies
• Approve the design of fixtures to support the on-site manufacturing team
• Continued creation and maintenance of Mechanical Design Procedures to ensure repeatability in a high quality design process
• Publish mechanical drawings for the fabrication of components
• Publish Mechanical Bill of Materials (BOMs) for purchasing

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• U.S. Citizenship
• Experience with Mechanical Design
• Proficiency in working with 3d Mechanical Design Tools (Solidworks preferred)
• Proficiency in working with Thermal Simulation Tools
• Experience with Rugged PCB and Electronic Systems
• Familiarity with Industry-standard Shock and Vibration specifications
• Knowledge of Electro-Mechanical cooling techniques including convection and conduction cooling
• PCB and Chassis knowledge
• Experience working with VPX, PCI Express, and related Standards
• Preferred experience working with ISO 9001 Procedures

Desired Technical Background

• Strong 3d Design Principles and Software packages (Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Solid understanding of thermodynamic principles
• Experience in a PCB Design & Manufacturing environment
• Experience in the design of Rugged Assemblies along with specification and supervision of Shock and Vibration testing.
• Familiarity with material selection for component fabrication
• Familiarity with high-performance computers and technical programs
• Familiarity with electronic components

Company Description

Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc. was founded in 1982 as a center of excellence in electronics research and design. Since then, we have developed a full WILDTM EcoSystem of boards and systems and software. These high-performance FPGA-based products are utilized by some of the biggest names in the defense, aerospace and commercial sectors. Our products are deployed all around the world on naval ships (signals intelligence), radar stations (signal processing), and on reconnaissance flights (synthetic aperture radar). Our bleeding-edge technology pushes the limits of what is possible in both the electrical and mechanical realms.

• Benefits include Major Medical and Prescription Drug coverage for you and your eligible dependents with 100% of premiums paid!
• There is also an innovative 401(k) plan that allows you to manage your choice of investments through a Fidelity brokerage account.
• Other generous benefits include den