Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and generating CREO layouts and detailed drawings for ICDs, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles.
• Building BOMs, creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation within Windchill PLM.
• Interacting with the IPT team, suppliers, GSC, electronic packaging, optics, and structural/thermal/material analysts to ensure design excellence.
• Contributing to drawing releases, responding to CRs, generating CNs, and supporting change boards and design reviews.
• Performing design trade studies to evaluate cost, weight, performance, and structural/thermal benefits.
• Assisting production and development teams.
• Resolving technical challenges.
• Incorporating engineering changes.
• Updating drawings / assembly parts lists.
• Developing new designs and tools.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in CAD design tools, such as PTC Creo, 3DX/CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, etc.
• Demonstrated successful group collaboration and/or individual project work, ideally in a mechanics or design area.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, work with system integration issues, design challenges, etc., demonstrated through hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar degree).
• OR pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or lab equipment (CNC, 3-D printers, test rigs).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with sketching, technical drawing standards, or similar hands-on hardware support.
• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD).
• Experience with aerospace hardware such as structures, optical or radio frequency (RF) sensors, energetics, propulsion, or flight control systems.