Mechanical Engineer II - Upper Saddle River, NJ
Job in
Upper Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Mercury Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mechanical Engineer II - Upper Saddle River, NJ
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, United States
Job SummaryWe are looking for a hard-working, innovative mechanical engineer with at least 2 years of experience, who can learn quickly and bring a fresh perspective to complex design challenges. In this role, you will have a hands‑on opportunity to design, analyze, build, and test complex PCB assemblies and electronics subsystems, including multiple methods of cooling utilizing the latest technologies.
Job Responsibilities- Mechanical engineering tasks related to electronic module and enclosure assembly design based on open standards. Assignments include mechanical packaging design, printed wiring board layout and ECAD support, connector selection, label & cable design, thermal and structural analysis, prototype inspection & assembly, environmental testing, and the documentation required to procure and assemble hardware
- Collaborating with other disciplines including Hardware/Electrical Engineering, Project and Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement as part of your daily activities
- Taking products from concept design all the way through integration, test, and production release
- Conceptualization, design, development, analysis and documentation of mechanical hardware and/or systems for use in rugged military applications
- Design of complex fixturing to support testing and advanced manufacturing techniques
- Creation of complex models and detailed drawings using Solid Works
- Communication of design concepts and document product to diverse audiences internal and external to Mercury
- Supporting product verification testing such as thermal, airflow, vibration, mechanical shock, humidity, and environmental stress screening
- Driving procurement of prototype material to verify form, fit, and function
- Failure analysis of discrepant material in coordination with manufacturing and application engineering
- Drafting Test plans and Inspection reports as part of verification and validation
- Structuring Bills of Material (BOMs/PLs)
- Drafting and managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs)
- Supporting Manufacturing/Customer builds until full transition to Production with adequate build/assembly documentation
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering or other related technical field
- At least 2 years experience
- An understanding of heat transfer and thermal management
- General knowledge of both conventional manufacturing techniques and advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing
- Experience with 3D CAD software, such as Solid Works
- Familiarity with material control processes and documentation such as routers, work instructions, etc., and tools related to those functions (Agile, Oracle, EPDM, etc.)
- Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
- Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic multi‑disciplinary environment
- Masters degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or other related technical field
- 3+ years experience
- Experience and understanding of Printed Wiring Board Assemblies design and processes
- Familiarity with ANSI/VITA Standards (46.0, 48.x, 66.x, 67.x)
- Familiarity with GD&T
- Proficient in Solid Works and PDM tools
- Experience with Thermal Analysis (Flo Therm, 6
Sigma, SC Stream, or SC Flow) - Experience with Structural Analysis (Solid Works Simulation or Femap/NASTRAN)
- Experience with Test Execution and Documentation (Plans, Procedures, Reports)
- $65,200.00 – $ annual salary for in‑office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
- $73,000.00 – $ annual salary for in‑office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
- $76,900.00 – $ annual salary for in‑office or hybrid employees in NJ
Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:
- The role and related responsibilities
- Education, training, skills and certifications
- Internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar…
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