Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:

This position is focused on the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of stationary and mobile antenna systems and related equipment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work as part of multiple integrated product teams. In some cases, will be lead mechanical engineer on a team, while in others, will be in a support and/or advisory role


• Perform hands-on design and analysis, and mentor junior engineers


• Prepare and present design and analysis material during internal and customer design reviews


• Prepare detailed product manufacturing documentation such as test procedures and assembly instructions


• Support component and antenna system level environmental testing


• Interface with ThinKom production personnel and outside suppliers during manufacturing phase of programs


• Support business development activities by providing input for proposals

Skills and/or Experience Needed: 

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. MS preferred


• 10+ years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and product design and development


• Advanced capability in the design and analysis of positioner drive systems. Experience with precision positioners and the design or selection of bearings is preferred


• Advanced capability in designing for producibility, reliability, and ease of assembly and maintenance


• Knowledge in the areas of materials, structural and thermal analysis, dynamics, vibration and mechanical shock, heat transfer, finite element analysis, and composite structures


• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques such as machining, forming, casting, injection molding, and additive manufacturing


• Strong knowledge of fasteners, adhesives, coatings, and related industry specifications


• Solid modeling, engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Experience with Creo is preferred


• Well versed in configuration management


• Technically proficient in MS Office products

Other Abilities:

• Must have excellent problem-solving abilities


• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form


• Interpersonal skills to effectively work with ThinKom personnel as well as suppliers and customers


• Ability to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviews

Additional Requirements: 

• Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance in Support of US Government contracts/subcontracts


• Follow ThinKom corporate policies and design procedures

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time


• This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data


• This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus


• While performing duties of this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend


• May occasionally lift and/or move files or boxes up to 50 pounds


• May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended work hours


• May be required to sit for extended lengths of time


• Must be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials, chemicals and, electromagnetic energy

Salary Range $140,000 - $180,000

ThinKom offer generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.

ThinKom Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ThinKom Solutions is a Drug and Alcohol free working environment with a zero-tolerance policy.