Mechanical Engineer II

About the role

Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. Our Core Values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware based on customer specifications using SolidWorks
• Closely collaborate with RF, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure design for manufacturability
• Perform static and dynamic analyses (modal, static, random vibration, and thermoelastic) on designed hardware based on customer specifications using NEi/NX Nastran and Femap
• Create and maintain proper documentation associated with the design and analysis of the hardware
• Communicate technical information internally and with customers and vendors
• Support production and test of the hardware
• Troubleshoot hardware as needed
• Support R&D test and design activities
• Support the Sales Team with hours estimates and mockups for proposals
• Review and approve drawings using GD&T, including tolerance stack-up analysis where required
• Adhere to government regulations, industry standards and internal guidelines to produce quality hardware in a quality setting
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 2 years of related design experience within the aerospace industry required
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering
• EPDM experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of ERP systems is desired
• NEi/NX Nastran, Femap, or similar analysis software experience
• Familiarity with composite structural design
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and 3D Printing
• Experience assembling and delivering technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Project management skills, particularly with respect to delivering engineering content necessary to support the production process