Job Summary:
This position is focused on the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of stationary and mobile antenna systems and related equipment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works as part of an integrated product team under the direction of a lead Mechanical Engineer and Program Manager
- Provide effective design support during the conceptual and detailed design phases of a product development program
- Perform hands-on design and analysis
- Prepare and present design and analysis material during internal and customer design reviews
- Prepare detailed product manufacturing documentation such as test procedures and assembly instructions
- Support component and antenna system level environmental testing
- Interface with ThinKom production personnel and outside suppliers during the manufacturing phase of programs
- Support business development activities by providing input for proposals
Skills and/or Experience Needed:
- BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 2+ years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and product design and development desired, but not mandatory
- Knowledge in the areas of materials, structural and thermal analysis, dynamics, vibration and mechanical shock, heat transfer, and finite element analysis
- Knowledge of metal fabrication techniques such as machining, sheet metal, and forming, along with some experience with injection molded plastics and cast metal part design preferred, but not mandatory
- Solid model design, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and detailed drawing experience, preferably using Creo or similar CAD software
- Technically proficient in MS Office products
Other Abilities:
- Must have excellent problem-solving abilities
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form
- Interpersonal skills to effectively work with ThinKom personnel as well as suppliers and customers
- Ability to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviews
Additional Requirements:
- Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance in support of US Government contracts/ subcontracts
- Follow ThinKom corporate policies and design procedures
Physical Demands:
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data
- This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus
- While performing duties of this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend
- May occasionally lift and/or move files or boxes up to 50 pounds
- May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended work hours
- May be required to sit for extended lengths of time
- Must be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials, chemicals and, electromagnetic energy
Salary Range - $70,000 - $100,000
ThinKom offer generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.
