ViaSat

Mechanical Design Engineer

ViaSat$120K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering, focusing on electronics packaging and ruggedized product design.
  • Proficient with SolidWorks for creating 3D parts and assemblies.
  • Experience with thermal analysis software such as Ansys and SolidWorks Flow Sim.
  • Expertise in performing detailed thermal analysis of electronic components.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards and derived specifications.
  • Strong communication skills essential for collaboration across diverse engineering teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and document electronics hardware with a focus on packaging and thermal analysis.
  • Conduct structural analysis and qualification testing of designs.
  • Manage product development in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Allocate and derive requirements based on environmental and performance criteria.
  • Ensure that modules operate within specifications using appropriate materials and interface designs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, financial, and wellness benefits packages.
  • Opportunities for additional cash or stock incentives.
  • Holistic health and wellness focus in benefit offerings.
Full Job Description
What you'll do

Viasat is looking for a dynamic Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the design, documentation, and testing of electronics hardware.

The day-to-day

The day to day work encompasses electronics packaging, cabling, thermal analysis down to the component junction level, structural analysis, and qualification testing. You will ensure the design has the proper parts, materials and interface design so each module operates as intended within its environmental and performance requirements. You will work directly with a diverse staff including engineering, configuration management, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality assurance to manage the product development.

What you'll need

  • 5-10 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering including electronics packaging, integration of optics and optical elements, and design of ruggedized products.
  • Design experience creating 3D parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
  • Experience in creating and analyzing models in thermal analysis software (Ansys, Thermal Desktop, SolidWorks Flow Sim or similar).
  • Experience performing thermal analysis of electronics down to the junction level.
  • Experience designing ruggedized products for harsh environments.
  • Experience working as part of a diverse team of multiple disciplines.
  • Ability to manage, allocate, and derive requirements, familiarity with MIL-STD-810 environmental testing and similar MIL standards.
  • Ability to create specifications and presentations.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar relevant engineering degree.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
  • Up to 10% of domestic travel.

What will help you on the job

  • Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Electronics packaging experience using SolidWorks.
  • Experience with design and integration of optics and optical elements.
  • Thermal Analysis experience for electronic modules.
  • Active U.S Secret Clearance.

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Salary range

$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

About ViaSat

ViaSat is a global communications company that provides satellite and wireless networking technology, services, and solutions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. ViaSat offers a range of products and services, including satellite broadband internet, in-flight Wi-Fi, and secure networking systems for government and military customers. The company has more than 6,200 employees and operates in over 50 countries. ViaSat is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol VSAT.
Learn more about ViaSat
Size
7,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+12.3%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
NASDAQ

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