Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work in one of FIRST RF's five technologies divisions to investigate customer needs, design proto@types, and build products that require both creativity and attention to detail. These cutting-edge technologies include phased-array systems, millimeter wave active antennas, and advanced signal detection technologies designed for both government and commercial customers.

Key Responsibilities

A dynamic cross-disciplinary environment that requires excellent communication skills and a strong desire to take an active role in a team

Mentors and peers, you can seek out to tackle problems cooperatively

Team members who will challenge you -- and an expectation that you will challenge them

Work given to you in areas you have never studied or experienced; we need you to be open and eager to develop skills in new areas

A workplace where you will always have the tools you need to get the job done

To get your hands dirty working with team in the design, fabrication and testing of our products

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Must have 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience

Experience with electronic packaging for high reliability environments for relevant DoD and Aerospace platforms

Extensive experience with ASME Y14.5M-2009 and GD&T

Extensive experience with mechanical fabrication techniques for complex geometries including machining, sheet metal, and composites

Experience with MIL-STD-810 and/or DO-160 specifications and test methods

Experience with mentoring more junior engineers and providing technical review

Proficiency with mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks a plus)

Hands-on experience in a multidiscipline hardware development environment

Strong analytical and hardware troubleshooting skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to peers, management, and customers

A desire to find, explore, and solve new and challenging problems

Comfortable in a lab environment

A resiliency to fail fast and often

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Experience with DoD applications and platforms

Design for high temperature environments

Proficiency in a technical programming language such as Matlab or Python

Experience with the technical aspects of new business capture, including concept development, requirements analysis, and new customer interaction

Experience with taking a leadership role in technical development teams

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week. Typical office hours include Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; however, these hours may vary based on workload and the manager's discretion.

Travel

About 10% travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. The employee will also regularly be seated at a desk and using a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About FIRST RF

FIRST RF is a fast-growing, multi-discipline, privately owned small business focused on engineering and manufacturing of advanced technologies - specifically in antennas and radio frequency (RF) systems. We are an energetic team empowered with world-class facilities and resources. We promote a culture which prioritizes innovation and responsiveness. By making bold investments in the development of groundbreaking technologies, FIRST RF has fielded award-winning products ranging from revolutionary passive antennas to highly complex, active antenna systems.

Benefits Summary

We offer all employees four weeks of PTO each year, flexible scheduling, hybrid work, tuition reimbursement, up to 6% 401(k) match, and healthcare, dental, and vision plans.

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

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