Mechanical Engineer

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As a Mechanical Engineer
, you will work in one of FIRST RF's five technologies divisions to investigate customer needs, design prototypes, 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.

• A dynamic cross‑disciplinary environment that requires excellent communication skills and a strong desire to take an active role in a team.
• Work with mentors and peers, tackling problems cooperatively.
• Collaborate with team members who will challenge you – and an expectation that you will challenge them in return.
• Handle work in areas you have never studied or experienced; openness and eagerness to develop skills in new areas are required.
• Access to the tools you need in a workplace that supports your success.
• Hands‑on work with the team in the design, fabrication and testing of our products.

• Must have US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 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 (Solid Works a plus).
• Hands‑on experience in a multidisciplinary 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.
• Desire to find, explore, and solve new and challenging problems.
• Comfortable in a lab environment.
• Resilient to fail fast and often.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Solid Works.
• 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 taking a leadership role in technical development teams.

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.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

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

About 10% travel is expected for this position.

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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 that…