Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hidden Level

$113K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of professional experience
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling tools
  • Experience in thermal and structural analysis, tolerance studies, and environmental hardening
  • Skilled in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Responsibilities

  • Document mechanical system requirements by collaborating with technical teams
  • Design mechanical solutions using 3D solid modeling
  • Conduct structural and thermal failure analyses
  • Optimize designs for manufacturability and performance
  • Create and maintain cable assemblies and interface designs
  • Define and communicate fabrication requirements to third-party vendors
  • Support design verification and field testing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible time off
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Potential for stock options
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

As we expand, we're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team to help us accelerate our product development initiatives.

Location:

We do our best work together! This role is primarily onsite in Syracuse, NY, with some flexibility to work remotely when the role and schedule allow.

Responsibilities:
  • Derive and document Mechanical system requirements working collaboratively with multiple technical disciplines
  • Use 3D solid modeling to design mechanical solutions for tightly controlled enclosures and fixtures
  • Perform structural, thermal, and other failure analyses to meet environmentaland structuralrequirements
  • Optimizedesigns for feasibility, manufacturability, cost, thermal performance, strength-weight efficiency, and ease of assembly
  • Create andmaintaincable assemblies/harnesses and other peripheral interface designs
  • Solve design challenges using a variety of materials and fabrication methods including plastics, composites, metals, 3D-printing, machining, etc.


  • Define,maintain, and communicate requirements to 3rd-party fabrication houses and work closely with them throughcomponentand product delivery
  • Perform design verification and integration of new components and support in-field testing
  • Author assembly instructions and drawings in support of in-house production
  • Aid with the management of bills of material (BOM) and other production and fabrication artifacts
  • Review hardware parts for obsolescence andidentifysuitable replacements
  • Develop and provide information in support of project planning, execution, and oversight


What We're Looking For:
  • A desire to own project assignments and work creatively and collaboratively on cross-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions that impress our customers and move our industry forward.
  • An open-minded approach to solving challenges, and proactive development of backup plans to ensure the team can hit the mark even whenencounteringthe unexpected.
  • A mindset trainedonlong-term goals andobjectives, balanced with making demonstratable incremental steps along the way to meet the pace of our industry.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to efficiently convey complex ideas, coupled with an ability to listen, question, and understand stakeholder needs.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+years of professional experience
  • Proficiencywith 3D CAD modeling tools
  • Proficiencywith performing thermal and structural analysis, detailed tolerance studies, dimensional fits and clearances analysis, and environmental hardening
  • ProficiencyinutilizingGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to convey requirements on drawings


  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and overcome technical challenges through teamwork and collaboration


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with the design and development ofhardened electronics enclosures
  • Experience providing design oversight and detailed mechanical design review feedback
  • Experience with strict configuration management and design control
  • Experience with the following (or similar):
  • Design and implementation of radar, communication, and other sensor systems
  • SolidWorks 3D modeling software
  • FEA simulation using ANSYS software
  • Configuration management systems such as SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM)


Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and potential stock options.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is estimated at $113,000 to $140,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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