Senior Mechanical Engineer, Radar Systems & Prototyping

echodynecorp; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical architecture for rapid radar prototypes, electronics packaging, thermal solutions, and test infrastructure. You will work with a cross-disciplinary team on tiled-aperture integration, thermal management for high-power electronics, and calibration infrastructure to create a packaged radar demonstrator for field learning.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on mechanical design depth with strong technical judgment, fast

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical hardware development experience for electronics, embedded systems, or RF hardware.
• Experience with electronics packaging, enclosure and radome design, and thermal management.
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD with production drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and supplier builds.
• Understanding of heat paths, cooling, and CFD/FEA tools like ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical development for prototypes, testbeds, and future Advanced Technology Development efforts.
• Develop electronics packaging, enclosure, radome, mounting, and installation concepts.
• Design thermal solutions for RF assemblies and high-power electronics.
• Collaborate with RF, electrical, PCB, systems, and manufacturing teams to meet performance goals.
• Create parts, fixtures, and integration hardware using rapid machining and rapid-turn capabilities.
• Lead design reviews, evaluate tradeoffs, and communicate mechanical risks clearly.
• Support transition from prototype to producible products.

Skills

Mechanical hardware design

Electronics packaging

Thermal management

DFM / DFA

CFD/FEA analysis

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical architecture for rapid radar prototypes, electronics packaging, thermal solutions, and test infrastructure. You will work with a cross-disciplinary team on tiled-aperture integration, thermal management for high-power electronics, and calibration infrastructure to create a packaged radar demonstrator for field learning.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on mechanical design depth with strong technical judgment, fast