Motorola Solutions
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$180kDetected 5 days ago
Customer SupportSolidWorksFEAThermal AnalysisMIL-STDMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignResearchCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- 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.
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.
- Silvus is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who will report to the Team Lead, Mechanical Engineering, on the Hardware Engineering team.
- Knowledge of product design for harsh environments, including material selection for maritime applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products
- 3 years of relevant experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products with an advanced STEM degree
- Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
- Experience designing products with DoD MIL-STD requirements (i.e. MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461, etc.).
- Proficiency in fundamentals of electrical engineering and the ability to incorporate electrical wiring and harness design.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products; 3 years of relevant experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products with an advanced STEM degree
Nice to have
- Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools, with the ability to generate and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
Skills
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
- Familiarity and experience with FEA modeling and thermal analysis using simulation tools.
- Self-driven and motivated with the ability to "get the work done".
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Compensation
- $120,000 - $180,000 / annually
Benefits
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be a U.S. Person (U
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