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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Satwave Arrays, Inc

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Antenna, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Change Control, Change Management, Customer Relations, Design Services, Design for Assembly (DFA), Detail Oriented, Document Control, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronic Design, Electronics Assembly, Environmental Regulations, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hardware Design, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Military/DoD Standards, Molding Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management, Production Systems, Program Planning, Project Estimates, Prototyping, Radio Frequency, Rapid Prototyping, Receiving Inspection, Requirements Derivation, Sales Presentation, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vendor/Supplier Relations, eCos
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule

Satwave Arrays, Inc. develops advanced flat-panel active electronically steered array (AESA) satellite terminals. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead and execute mechanical design for complex RF systems in production and prototype environments.


This role blends hands-on design, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and leadership of a small mechanical engineering team. It is an in-person position located in Doraville, GA.



Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred



Responsibilities
·       Lead mechanical design of AESA satellite terminal systems from concept through production
·       Serve as mechanical technical authority for assigned programs
·       Manage tasking, technical direction, and work product of a small local and remote mechanical engineering team
·       Conduct performance reviews and mentor junior engineers
·       Develop and maintain mechanical engineering processes, work instructions, and best practices
·       Own mechanical requirements derived from customer, electrical, RF, thermal, and environmental constraints
·       Thermal modeling, design, and validation of electronic assemblies and system-level enclosures
·       Collaborate closely with electrical and RF engineers during design iterations
·       Translate system-level requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs
·       Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) across CNC machining, sheet metal, extrusions, castings, additive processes, molded elastomeric gaskets, custom seals, and other forms of manufacturing
·       Interface with vendors and manufacturers to understand processes, tolerances, and constraints
·       Support rapid prototyping and iterative design cycles
·       Validate that mechanical designs meet all functional and environmental requirements
·       Plan and support environmental, shock, vibration, and thermal testing
·       Inspect and validate received parts against drawings; support First Article Inspection
·       Perform tolerance stack-ups and fit/flatness analysis for antenna array assemblies
·       Own mechanical documentation, drawings, BOMs, and change management
·       Use PDM/PLM best practices for document control, releases, and ECOs
·       Support program planning by estimating task durations and schedules
·       Contribute to technical documentation and customer-facing presentations



Required Skills and Experience
·       5+ years professional mechanical design experience
·       Demonstrated ability to make, present, and defend engineering trade decisions
·       U.S. citizenship required due to work on U.S. export-controlled technologies (ITAR/EAR)
·       Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, drawings)
·       Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
·       Experience with PDM/PLM systems and formal change control
·       Experience designing hardware for production, not just prototypes
·       Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and vendor-based fabrication
·       Experience managing or technically leading small engineering teams
·       Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
·       Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment



Nice to Have
·       Experience owning mechanical design decisions through release
·       Mechanical design experience for antennas, RF systems, or satellite terminals
·       Thermal design experience for electronics in environmentally sealed or ruggedized enclosures
·       Experience with thermal hardware (heatsinks, heat spreaders, conduction paths, TIMs)
·       Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, shock/vibration, or environmental testing
·       Experience with mobile, maritime, or outdoor equipment
·       Experience with positioners, gimbals, or precision alignment systems
·       Exposure to cost, weight, and manufacturability optimization
·       Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
·       Experience on US DoD programs

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