• UL - Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

    Ultralife Corporation (Virginia Beach, VA)


    Mechanical Engineer – Electronic Packaging (Onsite – Virginia Beach, VA)

    Overview:

    Join a dynamic engineering team where innovation meets creativity. We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in electronic packaging and an eye for industrial and artistic design principles to help shape cutting-edge RF and digital systems. This role spans the full product lifecycle—from concept and design to integration and production—offering the opportunity to solve complex challenges and influence designs that balance performance, aesthetics, and user experience.

    What You’ll Do:

    + Lead the mechanical design of RF/digital systems, including 3D modeling, layout, and detailed drawings.

    + Apply industrial design principles to enhance product ergonomics, visual appeal, and manufacturability.

    + Perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses to ensure design integrity in demanding environments.

    + Develop and maintain test fixtures, manufacturing plans, and design verification procedures.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to merge engineering precision with creative design, delivering high-quality, reliable products.

    + Interface with suppliers and generate requisitions to support engineering activities.

    + Participate in design reviews, technical interchanges, and root cause investigations.

    + Support bids and proposals to help win new business.

    What You Bring:

    Required Qualifications:

    + BS in Mechanical Engineering + 3 years of relevant experience.

    + Proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO preferred) for solid modeling and 2D drawings.

    + Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

    + Experience with mechanical design for electronic systems, including tolerance analysis and MIL-STD compliance.

    + U.S. Citizenship with background suitable to obtain a Security Clearance.

    + Willingness to work onsite in Virginia Beach, VA and travel occasionally.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with Windchill PLM, SolidWorks, and multi-CAD environments.

    + Familiarity with industrial design principles and ability to influence product aesthetics and ergonomics.

    + Knowledge of thermal management, and ruggedized design for military/commercial use.

    + Understanding of MIL-STD-810 and electronics-mechanical integration.

    + Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

     

    Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

     

    This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position described above and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

     

    Ultralife Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 315- 332-7100.

     

    The posted range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.