Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kirkland , United States

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Contribute to every phase of the product lifecycle for next-generation radar technology, tackling challenges in thermal management and structural integrity in a dynamic engineering environment.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).


Join our team developing next-generation commercial radar solutions.
Echodyne is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in thermal and structural analysis to join our team working in a dynamic environment developing high-performance commercial radar solutions.

Effective thermal management and structural integrity of the enclosure are critical to ensuring optimal performance of a radar system across the environmental extremes that its designed to meet.  As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in every phase of the product lifecycle (Definition, Exploration, Architecting, Design, Development, Verification, Production, and Sustainment). In each phase you will both contribute to, and learn from, challenging problems in passive thermal management and a wide array of modal, shock and vibration requirements related to a state-of-the-art radar.  In this role, you will also draw upon the knowledge and experience gained from collaborating with other product development team members and suppliers alike to continue the pioneering spirit of Echodyne in bringing industry-leading, yet cost-effective, technology to the market.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • Senior-engineer level experience in mechanical engineering design for electro-mechanical products, with deep understanding of thermal, electrical, and environmental considerations.
  • Knowledge of the mechanical considerations of PCB design and PCB packaging.
  • Ability to advise RF, Microwave, Digital & Antenna engineering teams on constraints (mechanical, environmental, thermal) & work to a production solution.
  • Advanced-to-expert level user of Solidworks.
  • Knowledge in implementing, interpreting and explaining ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
  • Knowledge in hand and computational analysis for modal, stress and thermal considerations.

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

  • Proficient experience in ANSYS/similar analysis software for thermal and structural computational analyses.
  • Experience leading the mechanical design of RF or millimeter-wave transmit/receive modules, or equivalent PWA-based transceivers, at x-band or above through qualification & product launch.
  • Certified in ASME Y14.5 GD&T
  • Experience designing and certifying products for IP rating requirements.
  • Knowledge of various production processes and ability to tailor design to those processes to meet design to cost objectives.
  • Relationships with local fabrication shops.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with design approaches for RF isolation requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS, MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, with +5 years experience
  • Eligible to handle export-controlled data (ITAR, EAR)

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

The pay range for this position is $121,100 - $181,600 annually.

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Equity Compensation: Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Health Insurance: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Other Benefit: Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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