Mechanical Engineer IV

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We're the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team

Why Work For Us
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Overview
The Mechanical Engineer IV provides mechanical engineering expertise in the early stages of design. They also coordinate project design and analyze complex construction problems. This role will be involved primarily designing small form-factor plug in modules (PIM) compliant to VITA standards (VPX, VNX) for aerospace and defense applications.
Must be onsite in Huntsville, AL.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall project and technical guidance to the mechanical engineering department
• Perform expert analyses (thermal, structural, and tolerance) incorporating new subject matter and industry best practices
• Mentor ME IV and ME V employees by providing training of job functions, reviewing work, and providing overall project guidance; determine the direction for the mechanical engineering department to follow
• Incorporate new technologies into the mechanical engineering department to keep at the forefront of industry capabilities
• Provide insight to the mechanical engineering team on how the disciplines outside of mechanical engineering impact their designs
• Provide inputs to engineering design reviews including calculations, analyses, drawings, etc. to show compliance to specifications and project objectives and standards
• Interact with customers and vendors as necessary based on project scope

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related Field of Study
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
• Experience navigating layout tools (ex: Altium, Expedition, Cadence)
• Understanding of end-to-end product design and manufacturing process starting from concept through production; Manufacturing knowledge to include fabrication of custom mechanical parts as well as general PCB construction and CCA assembly process
• Understanding of sensitive electronics handling and packaging
• Understanding of configuration management within a revision-controlled environment such as a file vault or PLM system
• Experience with mixed signal designs (digital and RF) with understanding of board level signal isolation and EMI shielding
• Preferred experience conducting environmental testing (thermal, shock, vibration, humidity, etc.) as well as test fixture design

Additional Information

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range: $105,000 - $132,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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