
Mechanical Engineer III
- Torrance, CA
- $82,000-164,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Taking products from concept design all the way through integration, test, and production release
- Mechanical engineering tasks related to rugged subsystems and complex PCB assembly designs. (Assignments include mechanical packaging design, connector selection, label & cable design, prototype inspection & assembly, environmental testing, and the documentation required to procure and assemble hardware)
- Collaborating with other disciplines including Hardware/Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement as part of your daily activities
- Structuring Bills of Material (BOMs/PLs)
- Drafting and managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs)
- Conceptualization, design, development, analysis and documentation of mechanical hardware and/or systems for use in rugged military applications
- Design of complex fixturing to support testing and advanced manufacturing techniques
- Creation of complex models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
- Communication of design concepts and document product to diverse audiences internal and external to Mercury
- Supporting product verification testing such as thermal, airflow, vibration, mechanical shock, humidity, and environmental stress screening
- Driving procurement of prototype material to verify form, fit, and function
- Failure analysis of discrepant material in coordination with manufacturing and application engineering
- Drafting Test plans and Inspection reports as part of verification and validation
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related mechanical experience
- Experience and understanding of server and Printed Wiring Board Assemblies design and processes
- Experience with 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks
- General knowledge of both conventional manufacturing techniques and advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing
- An understanding of heat transfer and thermal management
- Knowledge with material control processes and documentation such as routers, work instructions, etc. and tools related to those functions (Agile, Oracle, EPDM, etc…)
- Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools
- This position is onsite in Torrance, CA with no relocation assistance provided
- This position requires you to have or be able to obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
- Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Aerospace and Defense Industry experience
- Familiarity with GD&T
- Experience with Thermal Analysis (6Sigma, SC Stream, SC Flow)
- Experience with Structural Analysis (SolidWorks Simulation, Femap/NASTRAN)