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Mechanical Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Posted: 02/04/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Mechanical Engineer Job Number: 42855 Pay Rate: 50.00

Job Description

Crew Station Hardware Mechanical Engineer
The Staff Mechanical Engineering role will apply engineering principles to generate designs that solve complex problems. The areas of focus will include LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) mechanical packaging, SRU (Shop Replaceable Unit) mechanical layout, optimization and analysis, environmental requirements for combat vehicles, thermal and gap analysis.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:
  • Develop LRU thermal model from CAD model, calculate PWB thermal conductivity, run conjugate steady state or transient thermal analyses as needed, run multiple thermal case studies, identify component level thermal margin estimation. 
  • Perform early identification of over temperature components to guide chassis design, minimize thermal resistance, and optimize heat spreading. 
  • Perform gap analysis for thermal interface materials to circuit board to maximize heat transfer and minimize bending loads. 
  • Create thermal models of LRU’s that show temperature in 3-dimensional space and in time when transient analysis is appropriate.
  • Compare dissimilar shock and vibration profiles and envelope multiple shock and vibration profiles to develop equivalent damage profiles to reduce the number of tests or reduce test time. 
  • Run modal analysis on LRU components and LRU on isolators.  Perform sway estimates of concept and existing LRUs on multiple isolators. 
  • Calculate design margin for solder joint failure for circuit card assemblies during shock and vibration events.
  • High proficiency in interpretation and application of ASME Y 14.5M-2009.
  • Have a firm understanding of mechanical engineering practices as this relates to product development activities in military land vehicle designs.
  • Has the ability to work with 2D drawings as well as ability to work in a 3D CAD environment as we transition into engineering digital transformation.
  • Working knowledge of Teamcenter and other CAD systems is desirable.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing fabrication, processes and capabilities.
  • Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly practices.
  • Working knowledge of tooling / functional gaging practices.
  • Knowledge of quality inspection techniques and ability to interpret CMM data.
  • Knowledge of machine design engineering practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3+ years plus in a related role is desired.
  • Solid modeling experience with NX and Creo desired.
  • Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup a plus.
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills sought.
Additional Information:
  • This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
  • Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.
  • This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
  • Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required Works well in team and individually.
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
  • Familiarity with mechanical industry interface standards and form factors (VITA42/46, COM Express, ETX, VPX etc ...)
  • Familiarity with military standards and test requirements desired.

 

Meet Your Recruiter

John Sabbagh
Recruiting Manager

John Sabbagh has over 10 years of recruiting experience. Starting his career as an Entry Level Recruiter at Panther, our candidates find him genuine and great resource to their career search!

Fun Fact: John is a sports fanatic, he plays in horseshoe and cornhole leagues and loves fantasy football.

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