Sr. Mechanical Engineer chez Antenna Research Associates, Inc.

Company Overview

ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.

Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission-critical customers.

We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer who will support the design of new antenna products, positioners, and accessories.  The ideal candidate will prepare engineering drawings, support proposals through technical design, assembling and testing prototypes, creating test requirements and manuals, and providing support for other mechanical engineering and production team members, ensuring that products meet performance, reliability, and industry standards.  The candidate will also mentor and support less experienced engineers.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and necessity of modification.
• Use SolidWorks and FEA to realize design concepts of electronics packaging, structural designs, PCB layouts and other mechanical systems needed for product development.
• Provide feedback to the engineering team regarding potential technical issues or observations.
• Understand and communicate risk of design elements during development.
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems and recommend design modifications to address potential issues.
• Run design reviews & assess design feasibility.
• Specify system components or modifications that ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
• Assist with the design of test control apparatus and equipment and development of procedures for testing products.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Improve documentation of current products and processes to incorporate lessons learned.

Position Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Competency Statements

• Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
• Communication - Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written in an honest, open and timely manner
• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Technical Skill - Possesses the knowledge and skills needed to perform a job or role effectively
• Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently or in a team environment, is accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products
• Ethics - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
• Initiative / Take Ownership - Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, meaning own your job and see it through
• Decision Making – Problem solve and critical thinking skills, be able to reach a decision, takes thoughtful approach when considering options, seeks input from others, makes difficult decisions 
• Customer Focus - Understands and can meet the needs in a customer-centric (Internal and External) environment and build strong relationships. Promotes a positive image of the company and strives to solve issues raised by customers

Experience and Skills

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Proficient in use of Solid Works and drawing creation to ASME Y14.100 standards
• Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles and prototype testing
• Proficient in use of FEA
• Experience with electronics packaging
• Ability to assemble mechanical prototypes and perform advanced testing procedures
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Great written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings, report writing and collaborating with team members
• Strong background in manufacturing methods. Knowledge of additive manufacturing a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Education

• BSME required

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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