Mechanical Engineer

Job Title Mechanical Engineer Classification Exempt Reports to Functional Lead, Mechanical Date August 12th, 2025 Job Description Summary As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work in one of FIRST RF's five technologies divisions to investigate customer needs, design prototypes, and build products that require both creativity and attention to detail.

These cutting-edge technologies include phased-array systems, millimeter wave active antennas, and advanced signal detection technologies designed for both government and commercial customers.

Key Responsibilities A dynamic cross-disciplinary environment that requires excellent communication skills and a strong desire to take an active role in a teamMentors and peers, you can seek out to tackle problems cooperativelyTeam members who will challenge you and an expectation that you will challenge themWork given to you in areas you have never studied or experienced; we need you to be open and eager to develop skills in new areasA workplace where you will always have the tools you need to get the job doneTo get your hands dirty working with team in the design, fabrication and testing of our products Qualifications Required Education and Experience Must have U.S.

citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S.

Security ClearanceMust have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentMust have 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience Experience with electronic packaging for high reliability environments for relevant DoD and Aerospace platforms Extensive experience with ASME Y14.5M-2009 and GD&TExtensive experience with mechanical fabrication techniques for complex geometries including machining, sheet metal, and compositesExperience with MIL-STD-810 and/or DO-160 specifications and test methodsExperience with mentoring more junior engineers and providing technical review Proficiency with mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks a plus)Hands-on experience in a multidiscipline hardware development environmentStrong analytical and hardware troubleshooting skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to peers, management, and customersA desire to find, explore, and solve new and challenging problemsComfortable in a lab environmentA resiliency to fail fast and often Preferred Education and Experience Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentProficiency in SolidWorksExperience with DoD applications and platformsDesign for high temperature environmentsProficiency in a technical programming language such as Matlab or PythonExperience with the technical aspects of new business capture, including concept development, requirements analysis, and new customer interactionExperience with taking a leadership role in technical development teams Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

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