Principal Mechanical Packaging Engineer

RTX • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Principal Mechanical Packaging Engineer who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenge our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative, and provides engineers with the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work-life balance. This is an ONSITE position located at our San Jose, CA location.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Electro-mechanical packaging design background for assemblies and systems
• Experience in mechanical analysis to meet environmental requirements
• Working experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD tools
• Working experience with thermal and structural analysis tools such as Ansys, SolidWorks Flow or IcePak
• Experience providing reliable mechanical cost/schedule estimates supporting proposal development activities
• Leadership experience in working with teams in design, implementation, integration, and test activities; including planning, estimating, and managing execution to meet schedule and cost targets
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) with polygraph security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform thermal design and using appropriate thermal analysis tools
• Ability to perform structural FEA for static, vibration, and shock loading using appropriate structural analysis tools
• Ability to develop and manage project cost and schedule at the task level
• Working knowledge of both Military and Industrial specifications
• Familiarity with EMI, EMC, and reliability specifications
• Working experience with military avionics
• Experience with aircraft integration and airborne environmental requirements analysis and verification
• Existing TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (Active within the last 24 months)

Responsibilities

• As a Principal Mechanical Packaging Engineer, you will be an integral part of team that develops creative mechanical solutions for standard and custom electronic packages using AutoCAD and feature-based parametric modeling tools such as SolidWorks
• Utilize thermal design practices and tools to analyze and develop mechanical solutions for challenging thermal environments
• Utilize structural design practices to analyze and develop mechanical solutions for environments that include shock and vibrational conditions
• Work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Develop and maintain mechanical engineering drawings and other supporting documentation (parts lists, etc.)
• Utilize strong teamwork and communication skills
• Apply technical expertise to provide imaginative, thorough, practicable, and organizationally aligned solutions to a wide range of mechanical packaging challenges
• Up to 10% Travel expected

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior