Mechanical Engineer II

Job Summary

We are looking for a hard-working, innovative mechanical engineer with at least 3 years of experience, who can learn quickly and bring a fresh perspective to complex design challenges. In this role, you will have a hands-on opportunity to design, analyze, and test complex subsystem and rugged server designs, including multiple methods of cooling utilizing the latest technologies.

Job Responsibility:

Mechanical engineering tasks related to electronic subsystem and server design with components based on open standards. Assignments include mechanical packaging design, printed wiring board layout and ECAD support, connector selection, label & cable design, test equipment, prototype inspection & assembly, environmental testing, and the documentation required to procure and assemble hardware

Collaborating with other disciplines including Hardware/Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement as part of your daily activities

Taking products from concept design all the way through integration, test, and production release

Conceptualization, design, development, analysis and documentation of mechanical hardware and/or systems for use in rugged military applications

Design of complex fixturing to support testing and advanced manufacturing techniques

Creation of complex models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks

Communication of design concepts and document product to diverse audiences internal and external to Mercury

Supporting product verification testing such as thermal, airflow, vibration, mechanical shock, humidity, and environmental stress screening

Driving procurement of prototype material to verify form, fit, and function

Failure analysis of discrepant material in coordination with manufacturing and application engineering

Drafting Test plans and Inspection reports as part of verification and validation

Structuring Bills of Material (BOMs/PLs)

Drafting and managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs)

Required Qualification:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering or other related technical field

At least 3 years experience

An understanding of heat transfer and thermal management

General knowledge of both conventional manufacturing techniques and advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing

Experience with 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks

Familiarity with material control processes and documentation such as routers, work instructions, etc. and tools related to those functions (Agile, Oracle, EPDM, etc…)

Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills

Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or other related technical field

• 5+ years experience

• Experience and understanding of Printed Wiring Board Assemblies design and processes

• Experience and understanding of chassis and digital/fiber optic cable design

• Experience presenting design and analysis at Prime subcontractor and Government milestone events (PDR/CDR/TRR)

• Familiarity with ANSI/VITA Standards (46.0, 48.x, 66.x, 67.x)

• Familiarity with GD&T

• Proficient in SolidWorks and PDM tools

• Experience with Thermal Analysis (FloTherm, 6Sigma, SC Stream, or SC Flow)

• Experience with Structural Analysis (SolidWorks Simulation or Femap/NASTRAN)

• Experience with Test Execution and Documentation (Plans, Procedures, Reports)