Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Satwave Arrays, Inc. develops advanced flat-panel active electronically steered array (AESA) satellite terminals. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead and execute mechanical design for complex RF systems in production and prototype environments.

This role blends hands-on design, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and leadership of a small mechanical engineering team. It is an in-person position located in Doraville, GA.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

· Lead mechanical design of AESA satellite terminal systems from concept through production

· Serve as mechanical technical authority for assigned programs

· Manage tasking, technical direction, and work product of a small local and remote mechanical engineering team

· Conduct performance reviews and mentor junior engineers

· Develop and maintain mechanical engineering processes, work instructions, and best practices

· Own mechanical requirements derived from customer, electrical, RF, thermal, and environmental constraints

· Thermal modeling, design, and validation of electronic assemblies and system-level enclosures

· Collaborate closely with electrical and RF engineers during design iterations

· Translate system-level requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs

· Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) across CNC machining, sheet metal, extrusions, castings, additive processes, molded elastomeric gaskets, custom seals, and other forms of manufacturing

· Interface with vendors and manufacturers to understand processes, tolerances, and constraints

· Support rapid prototyping and iterative design cycles

· Validate that mechanical designs meet all functional and environmental requirements

· Plan and support environmental, shock, vibration, and thermal testing

· Inspect and validate received parts against drawings; support First Article Inspection

· Perform tolerance stack-ups and fit/flatness analysis for antenna array assemblies

· Own mechanical documentation, drawings, BOMs, and change management

· Use PDM/PLM best practices for document control, releases, and ECOs

· Support program planning by estimating task durations and schedules

· Contribute to technical documentation and customer-facing presentations

Required Skills and Experience

· 5+ years professional mechanical design experience

· Demonstrated ability to make, present, and defend engineering trade decisions

· U.S. citizenship required due to work on U.S. export-controlled technologies (ITAR/EAR)

· Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, drawings)

· Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

· Experience with PDM/PLM systems and formal change control

· Experience designing hardware for production, not just prototypes

· Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and vendor-based fabrication

· Experience managing or technically leading small engineering teams

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

· Experience owning mechanical design decisions through release

· Mechanical design experience for antennas, RF systems, or satellite terminals

· Thermal design experience for electronics in environmentally sealed or ruggedized enclosures

· Experience with thermal hardware (heatsinks, heat spreaders, conduction paths, TIMs)

· Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, shock/vibration, or environmental testing

· Experience with mobile, maritime, or outdoor equipment

· Experience with positioners, gimbals, or precision alignment systems

· Exposure to cost, weight, and manufacturability optimization

· Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

· Experience on US DoD programs