Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

3dB Labs is a growing Defense Contractor focusing on Digital Signal Processing Software and Hardware with a diverse customer base. We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team, collaborating closely with colleagues across the company to design and support our hardware offerings. The role focuses on designing cutting-edge product innovations, meeting customer needs, and supporting dynamic customer requests.

Responsibilities

• Use computer-aided design systems (SolidWorks) for all mechanical design and development.
• Maintain all engineering documentation related to new designs, modifications, and developments, such as drawings, part lists, and revision history, and be responsible for distributing change numbers to applicable departments.
• Assist with prototype builds and develop build documentation.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to obtain quotes, lead times, and order parts for prototype and production builds.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of customer-specific projects or standard system documentation.
• Coordinate with the Mechanical Design team and Product Design team to ensure assigned products meet all product requirements.
• Alert others on the Product Design team when issues are found with requirements.
• Assist with ongoing mechanical support work as needed (e.g., 3D prints, office building layouts).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• 5–10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in electronic or electrical assemblies.
• Government contracting experience preferred.
• Experience with PDM systems.
• Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, and enclosure design.
• Ability to obtain a US Government clearance.
• US citizenship is required.