• Senior Mechanical Engineer

    Epiq SolutionsRolling Meadows, IL 60008

    Job #2748727146

  • Epiq Solutions

    Description:

    Company Background

    Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With nearly 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 20K+ devices fielded to date, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success.

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    Introduction

    We are seeking an accomplished Senior Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience to join our team developing state of the art small form factor software defined radio (SDR) platforms. The development of these platforms requires a variety of mechanical engineering activities throughout the entire project lifecycle. Specific job responsibilities include the following:

    Job Responsibilities

    • Initial conceptual design/development of mechanical components, from simple mounting brackets to complete enclosures
    • Modeling of mechanical components to confirm design feasibility
    • Detailed CAD implementation of a design, including design package for fabrication
    • Working with hardware and layout teams to design custom printed circuit boards
    • Thermal analysis of design to understand operational limitations
    • Working with engineering and production teams to ensure design for manufacturability
    • Development of support documentation and inventory management to transition a design in to production

    Requirements:

    Job Requirements

    • BS and/or MS in mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
    • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience developing real-world solutions
    • Experience designing small form factor electronics enclosures often with demanding thermal performance requirements
    • Ability and willingness to execute on projects from initial concept phase to fabrication of production units
    • Comfortable tackling a complete mechanical design using 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks)
    • Experience designing both sheet metal and machined parts
    • Experience with manufacturing challenges and designing for manufacturability
    • Familiarity with printed circuit board design and assembly processes
    • Effective communicator with both internal teammates and external customers (includes both oral and written communications)
    • Must be a self-starter, willing to pitch in where needed for the greater good of the team
    • Ability to work independently, completing development tasks with minimal supervision
    • Employee must either have or be willing and able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

    Desired Skills

    • Experience with wireless communications systems and familiarity with RF concepts such as EMI/RFI and antennas
    • Familiarity with ruggedized product design and environmental testing
    • Understanding of the importance of simple robust design concepts
    • Capable of balancing aesthetic design with sound mechanical engineering principles
    • Knowledge of design materials and how to apply properly per application
    • Experience with version control (PDM, ePDM)
    • Experience developing rapid prototypes of mechanical components using standard fabrication tools including milling machines, metalworking lathes, metal bending brakes, etc.
    • Capability and willingness to tackle technical development tasks outside their domain of expertise

    Benefits

    • Join a successful small company with a bright future
    • Flexible work hours
    • Generous vacation policy
    • Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
    • 401(k) matching
    • Health, dental, vision insurance
    • Life and long-term disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Wellness reimbursement
    • Charitable giving company match
    • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
    • Fun, laid-back culture and rewarding work!

    Epiq Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

    Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

    Compensation details: 95000-120000 Yearly Salary


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