Mechanical Design Engineer

THE COMPANY

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission-critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high-altitude balloons. 

Silvus StreamCaster ™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense to International, Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys, and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers. 

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a fulfilling experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer reporting to the Principal Product Design Engineer on the Product Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects with an emphasis on electro-mechanical hardware. This position is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The location for this role is Silvus’ HQ in the heart of West Los Angeles, CA.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Electronic product packaging design and CAD drawing. 
• Mechanical parts design and CAD drawing.
• Product thermal management design, analysis, and testing.
• Provide technical guidance and support for the quality department.
• Perform hands-on failure troubleshooting and analysis as needed.
• Define the first article acceptance test plan and execute the test for new hardware design.
• Perform design verification and validations according to the defined design inputs and product specifications.
• Participate in defining the manufacturing processes and provide manufacturing support.
• Perform failure analysis, root cause determination, and corrective action implementation.
• Write reports, specifications, correspondence, and procedures.
• Ensure products comply with and are certified to applicable specifications and regulatory standards such as MIL-STD-810H.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Experience in electromechanical and packaging design for rugged, waterproof electronic products.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar design tools. 
• Proficiency in interpreting and generating 2D and 3D CAD drawings.
• Ability to do heat transfer modeling, analysis, and design.
• Experience and ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical assembly failures.
• Detail-oriented with a firm commitment to quality.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Package design experience for electronics products used in outdoor harsh environments.

COMPENSATION

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

CA Pay Range$90,000—$120,000 USD

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen).  Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the US. All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or b