Design Engineer

First Tek, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with CCA board mechanical design
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience using Creo and Windchill
  • 3+ years of experience with Zuken and IPC standards
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Design detailed mechanical layouts for CCA boards
  • Select appropriate connectors for integration
  • Ensure compliance with fit, clearance, and tolerance standards
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues effectively
  • Support design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews
  • Define and oversee testing plans for sections
  • Manage board integration with enclosures

Benefits

  • 4/10 work schedule with every Friday off
  • Opportunity to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment
  • Engage in meaningful projects in aerospace and defense
  • Work with advanced design tools and methodologies
  • Potential for expense allowances
Full Job Description
Mechanical Engineer - Electromechanical Design (CCA & Harness)

CCA BOARD LAYOUT & DESIGN IS REQUIRED FOR THESE ROLES.

4/10 schedule. Every Friday off.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment and have a passion for reliable electronic system design, we invite you to apply.

We are looking for Electromechanical Engineers with extensive experience in designing and integrating complex electronic hardware.
The roles focus on creating detailed mechanical layouts for Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) boards, selecting appropriate connectors, and ensuring fit, clearance, and tolerance compliance using PTC Creo and Windchill.
You will troubleshoot manufacturing issues, support DFM/DFA reviews, define and oversee test plans, and manage board integration with enclosures.
Cable and harness design, as well as Zuken experience, are strong pluses.
Documentation, BOM management, and cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, electrical, systems, reliability, and manufacturing teams are essential.

Required Experience:

Must have a Bachelor degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Must have at least 3 years of hands on experience with CCA board mechanical design, connector selection, and manufacturing support.
Must have at least 3 years of hands on experience with Creo and Windchill
Must have at least 3 years of hands on experience with Zuken, IPC standards, and aerospace/defense product cycles
Strong problem-solving, communication, and project-management skills are a must, as is the ability to produce high-quality design documentation and guide test and integration activities.

Custom Fields:
Name: Allow Expenses
Value: Yes

Name: Security Clearance
Value: Ability to Obtain

Name: Security Clearance Comments
Value: Ability to obtain interim secret clearance. Not required to start.

Name: Work Schedule
Value: 4/10A-1st Shift

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