Mechanical Engineer

About the role

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions.

At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you're never going alone. Because there's too much at stake to go solo.

Our Engineering Team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer. You would be responsible for conceiving, developing, producing, and maintaining radio products, mechanical solutions for tactical radios, accessories, and other communications equipment through all stages of their lifecycle. TrellisWare's products are engineered to provide robust and reliable communication in harsh environments.

The essential duties and responsibilities include

• Perform CAD design in SolidWorks.
• Develop thermal models and perform thermal analyses of electronic and mechanical assemblies using FlowSimulation
• Design and validate enclosure sealing solutions, including gasket and O-ring interfaces, to meet environmental and IP6X requirements.
• Generate, review, and release engineering drawings and documentation, applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Produce assembly procedures and fixtures.
• Take ownership of the mechanical design of radio products and accessories.
• Define, derive, and document mechanical system requirements.
• Explore feasibility and applicability of new technologies, materials, processes to add to our mechanical design toolkit on both new and existing designs.
• Oversee creation and release of fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Design, fabricate, and assemble prototypes and production fixtures to support product development, testing, and manufacturing.
• Analyze designs for tolerance, yield, and environmental robustness.
• Plan and execute conceptual and detailed development efforts.
• Execute according to TrellisWare values (delivering excellence, empowering people and pushing boundaries).
• Support TrellisWare development processes and continuously improve them.
• Develop relationships with team members and cross-functional organizations built on trust and respect.

Education and work experience requirements are

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field of study required. Master's degree a plus.
• At least 5 years of applicable product development and manufacturing engineering experience for high technology electronics/communication products.
• Experience across various engineering disciplines including electromechanical design preferred.

Additional information

To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here:

• Experience designing portable, rugged devices that require balance between ruggedness, size/weight, and recurring cost. Experience with radios and/or DoD is a plus.
• Understand various materials (metal, plastic), fabrication processes (CNC machining, casting, molding, injection, etc.), and their cost/performance tradeoffs.
• Experience with electro-mechanical design considerations.
• Experience interfacing with Industrial Designers is a requirement. Personal Industrial Design skills are a plus.
• Understand low volume, medium volume, and high-volume product design considerations.
• Design for manufacturing/Concurrent Engineering experiences.
• Experience in using SolidWorks and/or other 3D CAD software.
• Expertise in thermal modeling and thermal design considerations.
• Documentation skills and proficiency with PC office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
• Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective execution and decision making.
• Champion of change and innovation.
• Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional requirements are

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Additional information

Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

TrellisWare Technologies pays competitively according to the market in an individual's geographic location, in addition to their qualifications and experience. The posted range is annually and for individuals located in the San Diego, CA area.

Pay and benefits

San Diego, California Pay Range $105,000—$200,000 USD