Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

Silvus Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Hardware Engineering team. This position is on a hybrid schedule, requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, manufacturable packaging designs for new products, creating detailed CAD drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Participate in product failure root cause analysis and implement design improvement.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production assembly and quality assurance teams.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis of electromechanical assemblies.
• Define and execute comprehensive First Article Acceptance Test Plans (FAAT) and Design Verification Tests (DVT) for new hardware.
• Define the manufacturing processes (DFM/DFA) and provide ongoing production support.
• Design peripheral components and accessories, focusing on usability and durability, to meet project specifications and standards.
• Design, analyze, and test product thermal management systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Consistently Improve the quality of products by keeping up with the most up-to-date technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products; 3 years of relevant experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products with an advanced STEM degree.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
• Experience designing products with DoD MIL-STD requirements (i.e. MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461, etc.).
• Knowledge of product design for harsh environments, including material selection for maritime applications.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools, with the ability to generate and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
• Proficiency in fundamentals of electrical engineering and the ability to incorporate electrical wiring and harness design.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Prototyping experience (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining) to accelerate design validation.
• Familiarity and experience with FEA modeling and thermal analysis using simulation tools.
• Self-driven and motivated with the ability to "get the work done."
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality designs.

Skills

• Self-driven and motivated with the ability to "get the work done."
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality designs.

Benefits

Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 / annually
Basic Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products; 3 years of relevant experience in electromechanical packaging design including experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products with an advanced STEM degree.
Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
Experience designing products with DoD MIL-STD requirements (i.e. MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461, etc.).
Knowledge of product design for harsh environments, including material selection for maritime applications.
Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools, with the ability to generate and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
Proficiency in fundamentals of electrical engineering and the ability to incorporate electrical wiring and harness design.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Office environment.
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
• Walking/Moving in the labs.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

Domestic

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.