Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Defense & Aerospace SSPA product development team in the Newbury Park, California office. This role focuses on ruggedized high-power RF amplifiers and mechanical subsystems, with emphasis on thermal management and structural integrity for aerospace/defense applications.

The candidate will lead design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and work across cross-functional teams to meet technical, schedule, and cost goals, including

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer of electronics subsystems, chassis/LRUs, circuit card assemblies, coax cabling, waveguides and wiring harnesses.
• Mechanical design of electronics for aerospace and defense customers.
• Capable of working in a cross-functional engineering team with open idea exchange.
• Proven ability to work with limited supervision and meet commitments for technical, schedule and cost goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of ruggedized high-power RF amplifiers, subsystems, and chassis/LRUs for aerospace and defense applications.
• Execute product development plans to achieve technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Develop and implement thermal management for forced-air and liquid-cooled electronic systems.
• Perform thermal, shock, and vibration analyses using ANSYS and Flotherm.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs and conduct GD&T-based tolerance analyses.
• Lead and participate in peer, internal, and customer design reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to designers and technicians.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electronics subsystems

GD&T

Cross-functional teamwork

Self-management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Flotherm

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Newbury Park, CA, US, 91320

Requisition ID: 10518

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visitwww.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Job Title : Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Qorvo is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Defense & Aerospace SSPA product development team in the Newbury Park, California office.

Typical duties include (but not limited to):

• Lead the mechanical design and development of ruggedized high-power RF amplifiers, subsystems, and chassis/LRUs for aerospace and defense applications.
• Execute product development plans to achieve technical, schedule, and cost objectives across new product development, product enhancements and sustaining engineering initiatives.
• Develop and implement thermal management solutions for forced-air and liquid-cooled electronic systems.
• Perform thermal, shock, and vibration analyses of circuit board assemblies, electronics chassis, and structural components using ANSYS and Flotherm.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, product documentation, bills of materials (BOMs) and conduct GD&T-based tolerance analyses.
• Lead and participate in peer, internal, and customer design reviews throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to designers and technicians as required.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a mechanical design engineer of electronics subsystems, chassis/LRUs, circuit card assemblies, coax cabling, waveguides and discrete wiring harnesses.
• Mechanical design of electronics for aerospace and defense customers.
• Must be comfortable working as part of a cross functional engineering team with open interchange of ideas.
• Proven ability to work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned technical, schedule and cost goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical design of uW and mmW RF electronics for aerospace and defense/EW.
• Experience with FEA thermal and structural modeling and analysis.
• Proficient using Solidworks, Ansys and Flotherm.
• Familiar with military and aerospace environmental requirements (extreme temperatures, altitude, vibration, shock, salt fog, etc.).

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

This position requires a Security Clearance. Applicant must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $100,700 - $131,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability.

Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.