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Mechanical Engineer
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What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$101,388 / year median in Maryland
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Mechanical Engineer
Skills
- Hardware Development
- Electromechanics
- Thermal Analysis
- Testing
- Design For Manufacturability
- Optimization
- Collaboration
- Electrical Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
- Aerospace
- Mechanical Engineering
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Fusion
- FEA
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Control Flow Diagram
- GD&T
- Hardware QA
- Satellite Communications
- RF
- Computer Hardware
- Antennas
- Electronic Packaging
- EMI
- EMC
- Manufacturing
- NPI
- Insurance
- Privacy
- Marketing
- Hardware Development
- Electromechanics
- Thermal Analysis
- Testing
- Design For Manufacturability
- Optimization
- Collaboration
- Electrical Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
- Aerospace
- Mechanical Engineering
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Fusion
- FEA
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Control Flow Diagram
- GD&T
- Hardware QA
- Satellite Communications
- RF
- Computer Hardware
- Antennas
- Electronic Packaging
- EMI
- EMC
- Manufacturing
- NPI
- Insurance
- Privacy
- Marketing
Summary Location:
Germantown, MD Salary:
$60.00 USD Hourly- $70.
USD Hourly Description:
Mechanical Engineer•Satellite Communications Hardware Location:
Onsite Germantown, MD Duration:
1+ year contract with strong likelihood for extensions We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead hardware development for advanced satellite communications products from concept through production. Responsibilities- Design and develop electromechanical hardware systems
- Perform CAD design, FEA, CFD, and thermal analyses
- Develop production-ready drawings using GD&T
- testing, validation, and design verification activities
- Drive design for manufacturability and cost optimization
- Collaborate with electrical, RF, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
- Support products throughout the full lifecycle Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- CAD proficiency (Creo, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.)
- Experience with FEA, CFD, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
- Hardware testing and validation experience Preferred
- Satellite communications experience
- RF hardware or antenna systems
- Electronic packaging
- EMI/EMC considerations
- Manufacturing and NPI experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.