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ThinKom Solutions

Senior Mechanical Engineer

ThinKom Solutions, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250

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This position is focused on the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of stationary and mobile antenna systems and related equipment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Works as part of an integrated product team under the direction of a lead Mechanical Engineer and Program Manager

Perform hands-on design and analysis, and mentor junior engineers

Prepare and present design and analysis material during internal and customer design reviews

Prepare detailed product manufacturing documentation such as test procedures and assembly instructions

Support component and antenna system level environmental testing

Interface with ThinKom production personnel and outside suppliers during the manufacturing phase of programs

Support business development activities by providing input for proposals

Skills and/or Experience Needed:

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

5+ years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and product design and development

Experienced in designing for producibility, reliability, and ease of assembly and maintenance

Experienced in the design and analysis of positioner drive systems is preferred

Knowledge in the areas of materials, structural and thermal analysis, dynamics, vibration and mechanical shock, heat transfer, and finite element analysis and composite structures

Knowledge in the areas of materials, structural and thermal analysis, dynamics, vibration and mechanical shock, heat transfer, finite element analysis, and composite structures

Knowledge of metal fabrication techniques such as machining,forming, casting, injection molding, and additive manufacturing

Knowledge of fasteners, adhesives, coatings, and related industry specifications

Solid modeling, engineering drawing, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Experience with Creo is preferred

Well versed in configuration management

Technically proficient in MS Office products

Other Abilities:

Must have excellent problem-solving abilities

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form

Interpersonal skills to effectively work with ThinKom personnel as well as suppliers and customers

Ability to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviews

Additional Requirements:

Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance

Follow ThinKom corporate policeis and design procedures

Physical Demands:

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data

This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus

While performing duties of this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend

May occasionally lift and/or move files or boxes up to 50 pounds

May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended workhours.

May be required to sit for extended lengths of time

Must be able to work in an environment that maybe subject to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials, chemicals and electromagnetic energy

ThinKom offer generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.

ThinKom Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ThinKom Solutions is a Drug and Alcohol free working environment with a zero-tolerance policy.

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