Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rugged Hardware Prototyping

Knowmadics; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowmadics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV to lead mechanical design and rapid prototyping for our hardware products. You will own enclosure, thermal, and mechanical integration from concept through field-ready builds as a senior individual contributor.

You will create 3D CAD models, perform tolerance analyses, conduct thermal and environmental assessments, and collaborate with electrical/RF/embedded teams to ensure robust packaging and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience for electronic or ruggedized hardware.
• U.S. Citizenship and eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of enclosures, mounts, and ruggedized assemblies for electronic and RF hardware.
• Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and tolerance analyses for prototyping and production.
• Drive rapid prototyping (3D printing, machining) and design-for-manufacturability efforts.
• Perform thermal, structural, and environmental analysis to meet ruggedization and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, RF, and embedded engineers on mechanical integration and packaging.
• Select materials and components; manage BOMs and engineering documentation.
• Support field testing, hardening, and design iteration based on operational feedback.
• Coordinate with technicians and vendors on builds, fabrication, and assembly.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Rapid prototyping

Thermal management

Mechanical integration

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Lab validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D printing

Machining

Test instrumentation

BOM management

Job description

Knowmadics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV to lead mechanical design and rapid prototyping for our hardware products. You will own enclosure, thermal, and mechanical integration from concept through field-ready builds as a senior individual contributor.

You will create 3D CAD models, perform tolerance analyses, conduct thermal and environmental assessments, and collaborate with electrical/RF/embedded teams to ensure robust packaging and manufacturability.