Mechanical Designer

TRAK TECOM designs, builds, and delivers advanced RF electronic solutions and antenna systems for mission-critical performance across the aerospace and defense industry. Our RF microwave and antenna solutions support Electronic Warfare (EW), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Radar, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), Telemetry, Tracking, Command & Datalink, and Communications helping customers achieve reliability, resilience, and high performance in the harshest operating environments.The Mechanical Designer supports the development, documentation, and integration of high-reliability electronic and electromechanical products used in military, aerospace, and RF/microwave applications. This position focuses on electronic packaging design, 3D modeling, engineering documentation, and mechanical problem solving associated with RF assemblies, antennas, control devices, and related systems. The role requires a highly proficient SOLIDWORKS® user with a strong mechanical design aptitude toward design, creativity, and independently solving mechanical packaging and integration challenges while working closely with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle. U.S. citizenship required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a government security clearance.Responsibilities: Create detailed 3D solid models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and related engineering documentation using SOLIDWORKS®.Develop mechanical packaging solutions for RF/microwave assemblies, antennas, control devices, and related electromechanical products.Design and document assemblies involving machined parts, additive manufacturing features, sheet metal components, connectors, PCBs, cables, motors, gears, bearings, and related hardware.Independently solve mechanical layout, packaging, tolerance, and integration challenges with limited supervision.Support product development from concept through prototype, production release, and sustaining engineering activities.Create and maintain parts, BOMs, drawings, and engineering documentation within PLM/document control systems.Generate and process Engineering Change Orders/Notices (ECOs/ECNs).Apply ASME Y14.5 drafting standards, GD&T, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design to Cost (DTC) principles.Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, PCB, Test, Quality, and Procurement personnel to support product integration and resolve technical issues.Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, troubleshooting, and production support activities.Support legacy documentation updates using AutoCAD® as required.Communicate technical information effectively both verbally and in writing.Other related duties as assigned.Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Proficiency using SOLIDWORKS® is required.Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals including tolerancing, materials, fasteners, thermal considerations, and structural integrity.Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 drafting standards and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).Understanding of electromechanical components including connectors, PCBs, cables, motors, gears, and bearings.Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and mechanical assembly techniques.Familiarity with PLM systems and configuration-controlled documentation practices.Strong mechanical aptitude, deductive reasoning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.Working knowledge of AutoCAD® is preferred.Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of applicable mechanical design experience is preferred. Experience in military, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics industry is a plus.Education: Associate degree in Arts/Science (A.A./A.S.), technical/trade school, or military training is preferred. Equivalent applicable experience will be considered.Security: U.S. citizenship required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a government security clearance.