Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Vitesse Systems

Longmont (CO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

401K Employer Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Generous Referral Program

Job summary

Vitesse Systems is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze components and assemblies for aerospace applications in Longmont, CO.

The role focuses on structural integrity and close collaboration with RF and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver manufacturable, high-quality solutions. The candidate will lead in-house programs as Responsible Engineer, perform static/dynamic analyses, and drive design for manufacturability while mentoring the engineering team and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field is required.
Master’s degree may substitute 2 years of experience.
Experience with aerospace and spaceflight requirements is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Design and analyze components and assemblies with emphasis on structural integrity.
Lead design reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Provide estimates and input during pre-sale cycles.
Ensure manufacturability; collaborate with RF, Manufacturing, and Production teams.
Create and maintain documentation for design and analysis artifacts.

Skills

GD&T

Manufacturing drawings

Spaceflight materials

Environmental testing

Project leadership

Design reviews

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

M.S. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (optional)

Tools

NEi/NX Nastran

Femap

Job description

Vitesse Systems is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join the team in Longmont, Colorado! The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing and analyzing components and assemblies with a keen eye for structural integrity. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with RF Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver innovative and manufacturable products for our internal and external customers.

Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute.

Our Core Values

Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
401K Employer Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
Generous Referral Program

The Role

The primary responsibility of the Mechanical Engineer is to design and analyze component and assemblies, while ensuring structural integrity. This role collaborates with Sales, RF Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to design innovative, manufacturable solutions for our world-class customers.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will autonomously complete duties including, but not limited to, the following:

Evaluate, understand, and provide technical input on customer requirements during pre-sale cycle.
Provide accurate engineering estimates to support technical proposal and pre-sale cycle.
Design hardware based on customer specifications.
Lead in-house programs as the Responsible Engineer.
Closely collaborate with RF, Manufacturing, and Production functions to ensure design for manufacturability.
Communicate requirements, review, and approve drawing creation; including tolerance stack-up analyses as required.
Perform static and dynamic analyses on designed hardware; analyze results; and provide actionable recommendations/design adjustments based on results against customer specifications.
Achieve manufacturability on designed concepts
Resolve hardware non-conformances
Support environmental tests of product
Create and maintain proper documentation associated with the design and analysis of the hardware.
Concisely write deliverable technical reports per product contract requirements, including SDRLs
Lead Customer Design Reviews and Internal Design Reviews
Create and edit write process-based Work Instructions, Standard Procedures, and technical guides/trainings as needed.
Provide training and mentorship to the Mechanical Engineering team.
Adhere to government regulations, industry standards and internal guidelines to produce quality hardware in a quality setting.
Support R&D and Sales mock-up and design activities
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

At least 7 years of related design experience within the aerospace industry required.
Demonstrated experience, understanding, and proficiency in the following:
GD&T
Manufacturing drawing creation and requirements
Materials consideration in designing for spaceflight applications
Testing requirements and results interpretation for environmental conditions (vibration, thermal)
Compliance to aerospace and spaceflight requirements
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering.
Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering desired, but not required.
Each post-graduate degree may substitute 2 years of experience requirement.
EPDM experience is a plus
Working knowledge of ERP systems is desired.
NEi/NX Nastran, Femap, or similar analysis software experience
Familiarity with composite structural design
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and 3D Printing
Experience assembling and delivering technical presentation to internal and external stakeholders.
Project management skills, particularly with respect to delivering engineering content necessary to support the production process.
Experience with environmental testing for spaceflight such as vibration and thermal.
Experience providing technical mentorship

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who: