Mercury Systems

Mechanical Engineer III

Mercury Systems • $88K — $105K *
Andover, MA 01810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related technical field required.
  • Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
  • Strong understanding of heat transfer and thermal management.
  • Knowledge of both conventional and advanced manufacturing techniques.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD software, particularly SolidWorks.
  • Familiarity with material control processes and documentation tools like Agile, Oracle, or EPDM.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct mechanical engineering tasks for electronic subsystem and server design.
  • Collaborate with hardware, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams daily.
  • Lead design development from concept to production release.
  • Document and analyze mechanical hardware for rugged military applications.
  • Create intricate designs for fixturing used in testing and manufacturing.
  • Develop detailed models and drawings using SolidWorks.
  • Drive verification testing for thermal, mechanical, and environmental factors.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a small, collaborative team environment.
  • Hands-on involvement in complex mechanical design challenges.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams across various engineering domains.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Mercury Systems Chantilly, VA location offers a great opportunity for a mechanical engineer with at least 4 years' experience to join a small, collaborative engineering team in an electronics production focused environment. If you thrive on continuous learning and are looking for the opportunity to make an impact by bringing a fresh perspective to complex design challenges, then consider applying for this role. You will have a hands-on opportunity to design, analyze, and test complex subsystem and rugged server designs, including multiple methods of cooling utilizing the latest technologies.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Mechanical engineering tasks related to electronic subsystem and server design with components based on open standards. Assignments include:
    • mechanical packaging design, printed wiring board layout and ECAD support, connector selection, label & cable design, test equipment, prototype inspection & assembly, environmental testing, and the documentation required to procure and assemble hardware
  • Collaborating with other disciplines including Hardware/Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement as part of your daily activities
  • Taking products from concept design all the way through integration, test, and production release
  • Conceptualization, design, development, analysis and documentation of mechanical hardware and/or systems for use in rugged military applications
  • Design of complex fixturing to support testing and advanced manufacturing techniques
  • Creation of complex models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
  • Communication of design concepts and document product to diverse audiences internal and external to Mercury
  • Supporting product verification testing such as thermal, airflow, vibration, mechanical shock, humidity, and environmental stress screening
  • Driving procurement of prototype material to verify form, fit, and function
  • Failure analysis of discrepant material in coordination with manufacturing and application engineering
  • Drafting Test plans and Inspection reports as part of verification and validation
  • Structuring Bills of Material (BOMs/PLs)
  • Drafting and managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs)

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering or another related technical field
  • Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
  • An understanding of heat transfer and thermal management
  • General knowledge of both conventional manufacturing techniques and advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing
  • Experience with 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks
  • Familiarity with material control processes and documentation such as routers, work instructions, etc. and tools related to those functions (Agile, Oracle, EPDM, etc.)
  • Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
  • Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
  • This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance in the future. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or another related technical field
  • Experience and understanding of Printed Wiring Board Assemblies design and processes
  • Experience and understanding of chassis and digital/fiber optic cable design
  • Experience presenting design and analysis at Prime subcontractor and Government milestone events (PDR/CDR/TRR)
  • Familiarity with ANSI/VITA Standards (46.0, 48.x, 66.x, 67.x)
  • Familiarity with GD&T
  • Proficient in SolidWorks and PDM tools
  • Experience with Test Execution and Documentation (Plans, Procedures, Reports)


About Mercury Systems

Mercury Systems is a technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of open architecture, secure processing systems and subsystems for commercial, defense, and intelligence applications. The company's products and solutions are used in a variety of applications, including radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cyber security. Mercury Systems was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Mercury Systems
Size
2,294 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.2 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+19.3%
Revenue
$841.6 million
NASDAQ
MRCY
* Ladders Estimates

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