Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aviation

Dish Network Corporation; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

EchoStar is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead the packaging and box-level design of IFE and satellite connectivity hardware. You will address thermal, vibration, EMI, and IP sealing challenges while ensuring DO-160 qualification and Boeing Line Fit installation standards.

Responsibilities include performing FEA and analytical calculations, driving produc­tion release, and collaborating with Boeing and suppliers to achieve seamless integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace or electronics hardware.
• 3D CAD modeling, drawing creation, and tolerance analysis experience.
• Structural and thermal analysis using analytical methods and FEA tools.
• Environmental and mechanical testing planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical packaging and box-level design of IFE and connectivity hardware from concept through production release.
• Perform thermal and structural finite element analyses to validate design integrity.
• Support OKRs by meeting delivery timelines and reducing design iterations while ensuring DO-160 compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Boeing engineering, and suppliers for system integration.
• Leverage AI tools to automate tolerance calculations, optimize thermal models, and accelerate GD&T generation.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Aerospace materials

DO-160 compliance

Thermal management

Structural analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

AI CAD optimization

Education

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA tools

CAD software

Environmental testing planning

Job description

Company Summary

EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives.

Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.

Department Summary

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer solves complex mechanical packaging and box-level design challenges for in-flight entertainment (IFE) and satellite connectivity hardware. This role addresses severe environmental and structural constraints, such as thermal dissipation, mechanical vibration, EMI, and IP sealing requirements. Additionally, the engineer overcomes system-level integration hurdles to deliver fully compliant aerospace enclosures that meet strict DO-160 qualification and Boeing Line Fit installation standards.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Lead end-to-end mechanical packaging and box-level design of IFE and connectivity hardware from concept through production release
• Perform rigorous thermal and structural finite element analyses alongside classical calculations to validate design integrity
• Support department OKRs by maintaining product delivery timelines, reducing design iterations, and upholding strict compliance with DO-160 testing standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Boeing engineering, and suppliers to ensure structural interface compatibility and seamless system integration
• Leverage AI Application tools to automate tolerance stack calculations, optimize thermal dissipation models, and accelerate GD&T generation

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)

• Advanced technical mastery in 3D CAD modeling, GD&T, and tolerance analysis using ASME Y14.5 standards
• Comprehensive expertise in aerospace material selection, environmental qualification, and DO-160 compliance testing
• Strong analytical skills in thermal management, structural simulation, and CAE finite element analysis tools
• Proven cross-functional collaboration capabilities to coordinate across electrical, system, manufacturing, and external test teams
• Practical AI Application skills to enhance generative CAD designs and streamline engineering documentation workflows

Additional Qualifications

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Prior experience with Boeing and Airbus IFE/connectivity qualifications, Boeing Line Fit programs, or SFE/BFE programs
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles, HALT/HASS testing, and aircraft structural installation methodologies

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum Experience: 4+ years of experience in hands‑on mechanical design for aerospace, electronics hardware, or communications equipment
• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 4 years of experience with:
  • 3D CAD modeling, detailed drawing creation, and tolerance analysis
  • Structural and thermal analysis using analytical methods and FEA tools
  • Environmental and mechanical testing planning and execution

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Salary Ranges

Compensation: $128,500.00/Year - $171,000.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre‑employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

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