Mechanical Engineer, Hawthorne

Job Description

Job Description Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 Job Summary: This position is focused on the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of stationary and mobile antenna systems and related equipment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Works as part of an integrated product team under the direction of a lead Mechanical Engineer and Program Manager Provide effective design support during the conceptual and detailed design phases of a product development program Perform hands-on design and analysisPrepare and present design and analysis material during internal and customer design reviews Prepare detailed product manufacturing documentation such as test procedures and assembly instructions Support component and antenna system level environmental testing Interface with ThinKom production personnel and outside suppliers during the manufacturing phase of programsSupport business development activities by providing input for proposals

Skills and/or Experience Needed: BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 2+ years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and product design and development desired, but not mandatory Knowledge in the areas of materials, structural and thermal analysis, dynamics, vibration and mechanical shock, heat transfer, and finite element analysisKnowledge of metal fabrication techniques such as machining, sheet metal, and forming, along with some experience with injection molded plastics and cast metal part design preferred, but not mandatory Solid model design, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and detailed drawing experience, preferably using Creo or similar CAD softwareTechnically proficient in MS Office products

Other Abilities: Must have excellent problem-solving abilities Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form Interpersonal skills to effectively work with ThinKom personnel as well as suppliers and customers Ability to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviews

Additional Requirements: Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance in support of US Government contracts/ subcontracts Follow ThinKom corporate policies and design procedures

Physical Demands: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus While performing duties of this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bendMay occasionally lift and/or move files or boxes up to 50 pounds May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended work hours May be required to sit for extended lengths of time Must be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials, chemicals and, electromagnetic energy

Salary Range - $70,000 - $100,000

ThinKom offer generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.

ThinKom Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ThinKom Solutions is a Drug and Alcohol free working environment with a zero-tolerance policy.