Senior Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace & Rugged Electronics

EVONA; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity opportunities

Challenging projects

Job summary

EVONA is partnering with an innovative aerospace technology company in Westminster, CO, seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for AESA antenna systems and ruggedized electronics hardware.

You will craft 3D CAD models, perform FEA analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across electrical, RF, and manufacturing disciplines to move concepts into qualification and production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical design and analysis experience in aerospace, avionics, or ruggedized electronics.
• Experience designing electronics enclosures, assemblies, or aircraft structures.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace experience

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

FEA (ANSYS)

Thermal management

Vibration analysis

GD&T

EMI/EMC

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

EVONA is partnering with an innovative aerospace technology company in Westminster, CO, seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for AESA antenna systems and ruggedized electronics hardware.

You will craft 3D CAD models, perform FEA analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across electrical, RF, and manufacturing disciplines to move concepts into qualification and production.