What you'll doViasat is looking for a dynamic Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the design, documentation, production support, and environmental testing of advanced government communication products spanning ground, aerospace, and space platforms.
The day-to-dayDay-to-day responsibilities include creating and maintaining fabrication and assembly drawings, providing mechanical support to manufacturing for multiple government and space-qualified production programs, supporting environmental acceptance and qualification testing, and creating or updating thermal and structural analyses for mission-critical hardware. You will join a strong mechanical design and analysis team in Tempe, contributing to the development of reliable, high-performance systems for demanding operational environments.
What you'll need- 0-3 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering.
- Design experience creating 3D parts and assemblies using SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD system.
- Experience creating, releasing, and maintaining fabrication and assembly drawings.
- Experience performing mechanical testing on packaged electronics such as shock, vibration, and thermal vacuum.
- Ability to manage, allocate, and derive requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills - both verbal and written and has the ability to work with others from multiple disciplines
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar relevant engineering degree
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Up to 10% domestic travel
What will help you on the job- Experience with SolidWorks and ePDM software.
- Electronics packaging design experience.
- Familiarity with space environmental requirements.
- Experience with ANSYS Workbench or similar FEA software.
Salary range$77,000.00 - $122,000.00 / 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 $96,000.00- $144,000.00/ 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 careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits.
