Sr. Mechanical & Design Engineer (Satellite Antenna)

Summary: This is a dual function roll which Designs and Directs installation of mechanical or electromechanical components, products, or plant systems.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

1.    Design and development of various stages of standard product design.

2.    Redesign existing components to improve company products.

3.    Mechanical design using 3D CAD software.

4.    Development of 2D manufacturing prints and other product documentation.

5.    Oversight of prototype manufacture and build.

6.    Specification and procurement of materials.

7.    Coordination of special suppliers for new parts.

8.    Entry of parts into PRMS database and creation of product structure (BOM).

9.    Provide guidance for manufacturing in construction of Routers.

10. Conduct training of personnel.

11. Supervision: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
12. Mechanical design of reflectors for satellite communication.
13. Mechanical design of mounts.
14. Prototype development of antennas for special projects.
15. Overseeing installation of large aperture antennas at customer’s sites.

Other duties may be assigned.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:                       The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1.     Legal Authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone.

2.     Perform all duties in a professional, productive manner, with emphasis on our Quality, Safety, and Business Ethic’s Policies.

3.     Bachelor’s Degree plus 10-15 years experience in a relevant field or a combination of lesser formal education and additional work experience.

4.     Demonstrated competency in use of the Solidworks 3D design platform and application of fundamental and elevated principles of mechanical engineering and design practices as pertains to industrial equipment of a electro-mechanical nature.

5.     Experience employing Adobe Indesign or similar software to document technical products required.

6.     Familiar with MS Office software and corporate working environment.

7.     Capable of working independently with inputs from multiple sources while completing assignments.

8.     Working knowledge of Satcom Industry.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. Climate: Office environment
2. Sitting for long periods of time
3. Noise level is occasionally high
4. Contact with chemicals (cleaners, oils)
5. Protective equipment
6. Typing: approximately 60% of the workday

Physical Demands:                The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1.     The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

2.     The employee frequently is required to: stand, walk, bend and reach (both above and below the shoulder).

3.     The employee is occasionally required to: climb, push, or pull items.

4.     While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to: use both hands, talk, hear and see.