Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Team

STR’s Sensors Division is at the forefront of developing advanced signal processing algorithms and prototyping systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies.  Mechanical engineering design, development, and integration support is sought for advanced and operational prototype systems.

STR takes pride in creating a culture of innovation and collaboration. We collaborate with a dynamic group of research engineers across STR, academic researchers, and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges. Together, we're dedicated to tackling some of the toughest problems faced by our national security-focused clients.

If you're seeking an opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge and creativity to make a lasting impact in national security, we invite you to join us.

The Role:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with a team to design, build, integrate, and test sensing and counter sensing systems for radar, electronic warfare, sonar, and other applications.

What you will do:

• Design integrated systems that meet specific requirements and constraints. This involves understanding the interactions between components, ensuring functionality, efficiency, and reliability in mechanical systems
• Performance trade studies and analyses of proposed hardware architectures. Systems predominantly field deployable prototypes with the objective of transitioning to low-volume product systems
• Review system effectiveness and identify opportunities to advance and/or mature subsystems and system capabilities
• Document system design and performance for customer review. Present results to customers
• Lead and work with small, multi-disciplinary teams to architect, implement, and test RF hardware systems enabling novel sensing, electronic warfare, and signal processing systems

Who you are:

• Ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by U.S. Government 
• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline 
• 3-5+ years’ of relevant experience depending on degree
• Specific skillsets include:
  • Strong Mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Experience creating prototypes to test and validate designs before full-scale production. This allows for iterative design improvements, reducing risks and ensuring that final products meet user needs and expectations 
  • Proficient in tools like AutoCAD and SolidWorks, enabling precise design and visualization of mechanical components
  • Familiarity with various materials and their properties that enables the selection of the right materials to support innovative and operational engineering solutions
  • Knowledgeable in FEA techniques to simulate physical phenomena and predict how products will react to real-world forces
  • Skilled in planning, organizing, and executing projects from conception to completion, with strong record-keeping and documentation to track design evolution and progress
  • Adept at identifying issues and developing innovative solutions in mechanical systems
  • Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Collaborate with the team to quantify goals, system performance objectives, metrics, dependencies, and risks to guide your work
  • Understanding of industry regulations and standards ensures that designs comply with safety and environmental guidelines

Even Better:

• Active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• Experience interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end analytical solution
• Prior experience with:
  • Designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints
  • Applying novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems
• Creating and presenting briefings to customers and senior management to provide both high-level and deep technical solution explanations

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.