Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

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Job description

Epiq Solutions

Description:

Company Background

Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With nearly 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 25K+ devices fielded to date, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success.

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Introduction

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Mechanical Engineer with at least 7-9 years of experience to join our team developing state of the art small form factor software defined radio (SDR) platforms. The development of these platforms requires a variety of mechanical engineering activities throughout the entire project lifecycle. Specific job responsibilities include the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Initial conceptual design/development of mechanical components, from simple mounting brackets to complete enclosures
• Modeling of mechanical components to confirm design feasibility
• Detailed CAD implementation of a design, including design package for fabrication
• Working with hardware and layout teams to design custom printed circuit boards
• Thermal analysis of design to understand operational limitations
• Working with engineering and production teams to ensure design for manufacturability
• Development of support documentation and inventory management to transition a design in to production

Requirements:

Job Requirements

• BS and/or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience developing real-world solutions
• Experience designing small form factor electronics enclosures often with demanding thermal performance requirements
• Ability and willingness to execute on projects from initial concept phase to fabrication of production units
• Comfortable tackling a complete mechanical design using 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks)
• Experience designing both sheet metal and machined parts
• Experience with manufacturing challenges and designing for manufacturability
• Familiarity with printed circuit board design and assembly processes
• Effective communicator with both internal teammates and external customers (includes both oral and written communications)
• Must be a self-starter, willing to pitch in where needed for the greater good of the team
• Ability to work independently, completing development tasks with minimal supervision
• Employee must either have or be willing and able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Desired Skills

• Experience with wireless communications systems and familiarity with RF concepts such as EMI/RFI and antennas
• Familiarity with ruggedized product design and environmental testing
• Understanding of the importance of simple robust design concepts
• Capable of balancing aesthetic design with sound mechanical engineering principles
• Knowledge of design materials and how to apply properly per application
• Experience with version control (PDM, ePDM)
• Experience developing rapid prototypes of mechanical components using standard fabrication tools including milling machines, metalworking lathes, metal bending brakes, etc.
• Capability and willingness to tackle technical development tasks outside their domain of expertise

Benefits

• Join a successful small company with a bright future
• Flexible work hours
• Generous vacation policy
• Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Charitable giving company match
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
• Fun, laid-back culture and rewarding work!

Epiq Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

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