Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, manufacturable packaging designs for new products, creating detailed CAD drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Participate in product failure root cause analysis and implement design improvement
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production assembly and quality assurance teams
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis of electromechanical assemblies
• Define and execute comprehensive First Article Acceptance Test Plans (FAAT) and Design Verification Tests (DVT) for new hardware
• Define the manufacturing processes (DFM/DFA) and provide ongoing production support
• Design peripheral components and accessories, focusing on usability and durability
• Design, analyze, and test product thermal management systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electromechanical packaging design (3 years with an advanced STEM degree)
• Experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals
• Experience designing products with DoD MIL-STD requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461)
• Knowledge of product design for harsh environments and maritime material selection
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools
• Proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals including wiring and harness design
• Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Prototyping experience such as 3D printing or CNC machining
• Familiarity with FEA modeling and thermal analysis simulation tools

About the Company

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, providing vital links for defense, law enforcement, and public safety agencies worldwide.