Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Overview

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Department Overview

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who will report to the Engineering Manager Product Design on the Hardware Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects with an emphasis on electro-mechanical hardware. This position is on a hybrid schedule a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays. The location for this role is Silvus HQ in the heart of West Los Angeles CA.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop innovative manufacturable packaging designs for new products creating detailed CAD drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Participate in product failure root cause analysis and implement design improvement.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production assembly and quality assurance teams.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis of electromechanical assemblies.
• Define and execute comprehensive First Article Acceptance Test Plans (FAAT) and Design Verification Tests (DVT) for new hardware.
• Define the manufacturing processes (DFM/DFA) and provide ongoing production support.
• Design peripheral components and accessories focusing on usability and durability to meet project specifications and standards.
• Design analyze and test product thermal management systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Consistently improve the quality of products by keeping up with the most up-to-date technologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of product design for harsh environments including material selection for maritime applications.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools with the ability to generate and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
• Proficiency in fundamentals of electrical engineering and the ability to incorporate electrical wiring and harness design.
• Self-driven and motivated with the ability to get the work done.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality designs.
• Must be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen) due to U.S. government contracts
• Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electromechanical and packaging design for rugged and waterproof electronic products.
• Experience designing products with MIL-STD-810G standards.
• Prototyping experience (e.g. 3D printing CNC machining) to accelerate design validation.
• Familiarity and experience with FEA modeling and thermal analysis using simulation tools.

COMPENSATION: $90000 - $125000 / annually

This salary range is NOT a guarantee is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidates experience and qualifications.

Basic Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of product design for harsh environments including material selection for maritime applications.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Our :

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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