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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

CompanyEchostar
LocationGermantown, MD, USA
Salary$100500 – $134000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • BSME in Mechanical Engineering
  • 8-10 years of experience in Telecommunications Electronic Packaging
  • Experience in low volume fabrication techniques (3D printing, CNC Machining, & Cable Harnesses)
  • Experience in high volume fabrication techniques (including plastics, die castings, extrusions, sheet metal, & elastomers)

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for engineering mechanical solutions to electronic packaging challenges at the chip level, board level, enclosure level, and Data Center level.
  • Design and develop custom indoor and outdoor enclosures to include protecting custom circuit board designs from harsh environments.
  • Participate in the full product life cycle from Concept Industrial Design, Analysis, CAD Development, Prototyping, Testing, Production Release, and ongoing Production Support.
  • Conduct design reviews and be accountable for meeting cost goals & schedule milestones.
  • May be responsible for technical direction and mentoring of junior mechanical engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MSME in Mechanical Engineering
  • Ability to work well with multi-disciplined engineering teams, including Digital EE’s, RF EE’s, & MFGR Engr’s.
  • Expert knowledge of 3D CAD System CREO is a must.
  • Experience performing Thermal Analysis & Structural Analysis is preferred.
  • Knowledge of environmental test standards MIL-STD-810 & DO-160 is preferred.
  • Experience designing mobile communication systems on air, land or sea vehicles is preferred.
  • Technical awareness of UL safety standards, EMI/EMC standards, and design techniques to achieve compliance is preferred.
  • Familiarity with DFMA & DFMEA is preferred.
  • Project lead & Project management experience is preferred.
  • Well spoken, self-starter, with high energy level & motivation to succeed.