Senior Mechanical Engineer

What you will do

• Interface with the broader hardware team (e.g. electrical, RF) to ensure complete and proper implementation of systems requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and specifications as they relate to assigned tasking
• Lead efforts to design and implement hardware designs and support assembly, integration, and testing. Activities may include:
• Decomposition of needs and definition of requirements
• Creation of detailed 3D CAD (SolidWorks and PDM) models and associated documentation appropriate for fabrication and assembly (e.g. detailed drawings, bill-of-materials)
• Conducting analyses (Finite element and "back-of-the-envelope") for structural, shock, vibration, and thermal mitigation
• Identification/specification of components and vendors
• Near term tasking may be related to RF systems for airborne applications, but you may be tasked on other applications as needed

Who you are

• This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
• Experience using SolidWorks to create 3D designs and associated documentation for fabrication and assembly
• Expertise with structural, vibration, shock, and thermal analyses using ANSYS
• Experience with designing to meet specifications, (e.g. compliance with MIL-STD-810)
• Experience with integration and test activities
• Demonstrated desire to successfully pursue new challenges, improve and broaden technical skills, seek greater responsibilities, and increase individual value to the organization
• Capable of effectively working in a team environment, often under tight deadlines
• Experience in providing information for technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS).
• Background should include a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of applicable experience; Master's degree and at least 3 years applicable experience, or PhD. Equivalent experience will be considered

Nice to have

• Active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $168,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Final offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe!

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.