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Engineer I, Electromechanical (R4951)

Designs electro-mechanical solutions for avionics systems including packaging, interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration. Ensures compliance with standards like DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 using CAD, eCAD, and analysis tools. Requires BS/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.

76k – 110kSan Diego, CADallas, TXBoston, MAEmbedded EngineeringOnsiteEntry level
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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design complex electro-mechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration
  • Perform structural and collaborate on thermal/modal analyses for avionics to ensure survivability in harsh environments
  • Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards, including DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461
  • Own your design work from concept to implementation, through system verification and validation

Requirements

  • B.S. and/or MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
  • Experience in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout
  • Familiarity with eCAD software (Altium, Cadence, Allegro), and harness design software (Capital, Zuken)
  • Exposure to working with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and care for all the mechanical interfaces
  • Familiarity with the PCB layout process and manufacturing methods
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities

Skills

SolidworksNxCATIAAltiumCadenceAllegroCapitalZukenFEAPcb Design

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