Aerospace & Defense, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Security, Radar Technology, Hardware

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kirkland, WAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$124,733–$187,048 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

mechanical engineering design
electro-mechanical products
thermal considerations
electrical considerations
environmental considerations
PCB design
PCB packaging
Solidworks
ASME Y14.5 GD&T
modal analysis

Nice to have

ANSYS
RF
millimeter-wave
transmit/receive modules
transceivers
x-band

Role summary

Echodyne is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design for electro-mechanical products. The role requires a deep understanding of thermal, electrical, and environmental considerations, as well as knowledge of PCB design and packaging. The engineer will advise RF, Microwave, Digital & Antenna teams on constraints and work towards production solutions. Proficiency in Solidworks and ASME Y14.5 GD&T is required, along with experience in modal, stress, and thermal analysis. Desired skills include experience with ANSYS, leading RF/millimeter-wave module design, IP rating certification, design for manufacturing, and RF isolation.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our fast-growing team.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Senior-engineer level experience in mechanical engineering design for electro-mechanical products, with deep understanding of thermal, electrical, and environmental considerations.

Knowledge of the mechanical considerations of PCB design and PCB packaging.

Ability to advise RF, Microwave, Digital & Antenna engineering teams on constraints (mechanical, environmental, thermal) & work to a production solution.

Advanced-to-expert level user of Solidworks.

Knowledge in implementing, interpreting and explaining ASME Y14.5 GD&T.

Knowledge in hand and computational analysis for modal, stress and thermal considerations.

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

Proficient experience in ANSYS/similar analysis software for thermal and structural computational analyses.

Experience leading the mechanical design of RF or millimeter-wave transmit/receive modules, or equivalent PWA-based transceivers, at x-band or above through qualification & product launch.

Certified in ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Experience designing and certifying products for IP rating requirements.

Knowledge of various production processes and ability to tailor design to those processes to meet design to cost objectives.

Relationships with local fabrication shops.

Knowledge and/or experience with design approaches for RF isolation requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

BS, MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, with +5 years experience

Eligible to handle export-controlled data (ITAR, EAR)

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.
The expected annual salary range for this role is$124,733—$187,048 USD
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

Generous Benefits:

Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you

Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA

Virtual Care – 98Point6

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)

Travel Assistance Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)

401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Program

Commuter Benefits

Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

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