Job Description
Mechanical Engineer I
At CMi, A Vitesse Systems Company, we design, engineer, and manufacture world class antenna solutions for satellite applications. Helping our customers put stuff in space is our specialty, and we have a blast doing it. Which is where you come in: We are looking for a Mechanical EngineerI to join our team.
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and development of passive RF antenna components. This role collaborates with RF Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to design innovative, manufacturable solutions for our world-class customers.
This role will serve as Responsible Engineer for our projects – which are designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested all in our 54,000 sq. ft. facility located in Longmont, Colorado.
Are you ready to launch into an influential, impactful, and interesting role? We’re excited to work with you.
What You’ll Do (Essential Job Functions):
- Design hardware based on customer specifications using SolidWorks
- Closely collaborate with RF, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure design for manufacturability.
- Perform static and dynamic analyses (modal, static, random vibration, and thermoelastic) on designed hardware based on customer specifications using NEi/NX Nastran and Femap
- Work with QA to resolve non-conformances as they apply to design
- Create and maintain proper documentation associated with the design and analysis of the hardware
- Communicate technical information internally and with customers and vendors
- Support production and test of the hardware
- Troubleshoot hardware as needed
- Support R&D test and design activities
- Support the Sales Team with hours estimates and mockups for proposals
- Review and approve drawings using GD&T, including tolerance stack-up analysis where required
- Adhere to government regulations, industry standards and internal guidelines to produce quality hardware in a quality setting
- Participate in continuous improvement activities
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring (Desired Experience and Skills):
- SolidWorks or similar CAD software experience
- NEi/NX Nastran, Femap, or similar analysis software experience
- Familiarity with composite structural design
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and 3D Printing
- Experience assembling and delivering technical presentation to internal and external stakeholders.
- Project management skills, particularly with respect to delivering engineering content necessary to support the production process.
Your Experience (Minimum Qualifications):
- BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering
- 0-3 years of applicable Mechanical Engineer experience
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar software
- Working knowledge of analysis software
- Demonstrated experience with compliance to aerospace requirements, such as vibe, thermal, and mass.
- Must provide proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency to comply with ITAR regulations.
- Must complete a pre-employment background and drug screen
CMI IS PROUD TO OFFER:
- Competitive wages and friendly working conditions.
- Generous PTO policy with immediate accrual eligibility.
- Excellent health, dental, and vision options
- Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance benefits.
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) opportunities
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Custom Microwave, Inc.’s manufacturing facility is more than 56,000 square feet. Workers may be exposed to loud noises,chemicals, and other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment may be provided by The Company and at request.
Job Information:
This is a full-time, permanent position. This position is eligible for the employer-sponsored benefits listed under "CMi is Proud to Offer." This position is considered exempt (paid on a salaried basis).
Pay range: $71,739.13-$93,260.87 based on qualifications and experience.
Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:
- Is not a United States citizen
- Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
- Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)
Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer