• Principal Mechanical Engineer

    EchoStar (Germantown, MD)


    EchoStar** has an exciting opportunity for a **Mechanical Engineering Lead** in our **Hughes** Network Systems division. This role will research and develop cutting-edge satellite communication equipment & systems. This position will be located at our headquarters in **Germantown, MD.

    Responsibilities:

    + Responsible for engineering mechanical solutions to electronic packaging challenges at the chip level, board level, enclosure level, and Data Center level.

    + Design and develop custom indoor and outdoor enclosures to include protecting custom circuit board designs from harsh environments.

    + Participate in the full product life cycle from Concept Industrial Design, Analysis, CAD Development, Prototyping, Testing, Production Release, and ongoing Production Support.

    + Conduct design reviews and be accountable for meeting cost goals & schedule milestones.

    + May be responsible for technical direction and mentoring of junior mechanical engineers.

    Basic Requirements:

    + BSME in Mechanical Engineering

    + 8-10 years of experience in Telecommunications Electronic Packaging

    + Experience in low volume fabrication techniques (3D printing, CNC Machining, & Cable Harnesses)

    + Experience in high volume fabrication techniques (including plastics, die castings, extrusions, sheet metal, & elastomers).

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + MSME in Mechanical Engineering

    + Ability to work well with multi-disciplined engineering teams, including Digital EE’s, RF EE’s, & MFGR Engr’s.

    + Expert knowledge of 3D CAD System CREO is a must.

    + Experience performing Thermal Analysis & Structural Analysis is preferred.

    + Knowledge of environmental test standards MIL-STD-810 & DO-160 is preferred.

    + Experience designing mobile communication systems on air, land or sea vehicles is preferred.

    + Technical awareness of UL safety standards, EMI/EMC standards, and design techniques to achieve compliance is preferred.

    + Familiarity with DFMA & DFMEA is preferred.

    + Project lead & Project management experience is preferred.

    + Well spoken, self-starter, with high energy level & motivation to succeed.

     

    Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

     

    The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

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    We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

     

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