Job Description

This position will be responsible for designing the mechanical system, components and sub-assemblies for the BDS active antenna system. This includes weather proof sheet metal enclosures, cable interfaces, thermal design, and mounting systems. Specific responsibilities of this position include:

• Development of SolidWorks models of enclosure, PCBAs, wiring, interfacing, hardware, and spatially sensitive components
• Perform detailed thermal design and analysis using heat load and dissipation models and design improvements including high performance free-air convection thermal management
• Design or propose changes as needed to improve form, fit or function of the assembly such as mechanical interferences, field reliability, tolerance studies, product weight
• Execute stress models on mechanical design including wind and solar loading
• Design suitable test fixtures for sub-assemblies capable of being used in high-volume test production environment
• Create and update design documentation packages to be used by product engineers and contract manufacturers
• Technical supply chain support for manufacturing of product including sourcing and qualifying new components
• Create and execute appropriate test plans to validate mechanical and thermal designs

 

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Detailed knowledge of outdoor wireless equipment environmental specifications and design solutions
• Proven experience using SolidWorks or similar mechanical/thermal design and analysis tools
• Experience in developing techniques and designing EMI/EMC compatible shielding of sub-assemblies in sensitive RF circuit environments.
• Demonstrated track record delivering quality products in multiple complete development cycles for high volume outdoor wireless equipment
• Experience in DFx techniques particularly related to Design for Manufacturability
• Experience in technical design and support
• Willingness to sometimes do work outside of normal job duties described
• Occasional travel to supplier and/or customer locations
• Experience with the support of contract manufacturing
• Experience in use of product lifecycle management tools including engineering change orders, BOM creation and change management
• Ability to work in a small team

Education

A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Benefits

We offer benefits that are competitive and comprehensive including the following:

• Performance-based annual bonus
• 401K with performance-backed employer match
• Early stage equity
• Medical, dental and vision care programs
• Flexible and subsidized vacation policy
• Regular company-sponsored team lunches, unlimited beverages & snacks, etc.