Staff Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Defense Systems

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & sick days

Paid holidays

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to drive design of GND products. You will collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Test, Software, Project Managers, QA, Production and Supply Chain to meet internal and customer requirements.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience in electronics packaging for aerospace/defense, and knowledge of inertial measurement systems, GD&T, and IPC standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in electronics packaging in aerospace/defense.
• Knowledge of inertial measurement systems valued.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for electromechanical systems.
• Proficient in CAD, FEA, and MS Office.
• Configuration management of engineering documentation.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T.
• Knowledge of IPC standards for PCBs/CCAs, wiring, and soldering.
• Strong communication abilities and team-oriented mindset.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering and project teams in the design of ruggedized electromechanical systems for defense applications.
• Review and evaluate internal and customer technical requirements.
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.
• Select materials and processes per specifications.
• Evaluate mechanical and system-level performance in demanding environments.
• Ensure adherence to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are implemented.
• Support bid and proposal activities addressing customer challenges.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electronics packaging

Inertial measurement systems

CAD

Finite Element Analysis

GD&T

Configuration management

Communication skills

Team player

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IPC standards knowledge

PCB/CCA knowledge

Job description

Kearfott Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to drive design of GND products. You will collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Test, Software, Project Managers, QA, Production and Supply Chain to meet internal and customer requirements.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience in electronics packaging for aerospace/defense, and knowledge of inertial measurement systems, GD&T, and IPC standards.