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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Echodyne

Kirkland, WAFull-time$125–187K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$125–187K/yr
Location
Kirkland, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Echodyne is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Echodyne is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing team. The company offers compact solid-state beam-steering radar technology for various industries, including autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft, and security applications. This role involves mechanical engineering design for electro-mechanical products, with a focus on thermal, electrical, and environmental considerations.

Key focus areas include Design electro‑mechanical products with focus on thermal, electrical, and environmental considerations, Consider mechanical aspects of PCB design and packaging, and Advise RF, Microwave, Digital & Antenna teams on mechanical, environmental, and thermal constraints and develop production solutions.

Successful candidates bring 5+ Years Experience, BS Or MS Degree In Mechanical Engineering Or Equivalent, and Eligible To Handle Export-Controlled Data (ITAR, EAR). Important skills include Mechanical Engineering Design For Electro-Mechanical Products, Thermal Considerations, Electrical Considerations, Environmental Considerations, PCB Design, and PCB Packaging. Preferred (not required): ASME Y14.5 GD&T, ANSYS, Analysis Software For Thermal And Structural Computational Analyses, and Mechanical Design Of RF Or Millimeter-Wave Transmit/Receive Modules.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Design for Electro-Mechanical ProductsThermal ConsiderationsElectrical ConsiderationsEnvironmental ConsiderationsPCB DesignPCB PackagingAdvise RF, Microwave, Digital & Antenna Engineering TeamsSolidWorksASME Y14.5 GD&TANSYSAnalysis Software for Thermal and Structural Computational AnalysesMechanical Design of RF or Millimeter-Wave Transmit/Receive ModulesPWA-Based TransceiversX-Band or AboveDesigning and Certifying Products for IP Rating RequirementsProduction ProcessesMeet Design to Cost ObjectivesRelationships With Local Fabrication ShopsDesign Approaches for RF Isolation Requirements

Qualifications

5+ Years ExperienceBS or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or EquivalentEligible to Handle Export-Controlled Data (ITAR, EAR)Certified in ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

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).

Echodyne is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our fast-growing team. 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 This is an exempt role. The expected annual salary range for this role is $124,733 — $187,048 USD 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:

  • RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

  • 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 (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)

  • 401(k) match

  • 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.

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