Mechanical Engineer II

As a Mechanical Engineer at Q Microwave, you will be responsible for the mechanical design and integration of advanced RF components, including the packaging of RF boards and components into robust, manufacturable mechanical housings. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, RF, manufacturing, and assembly of custom RF hardware—from initial concept design to full-rate production.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures and hardware for RF filters and integrated RF subassemblies.
• Integrate CCA (Circuit Card Assemblies), Connectors, and RF board layouts into precision-machined mechanical housings that meet harsh environments RF/mechanical requirements (e.g. hermeticity, vibration, temperature…etc).
• Collaborate with RF and electrical engineering teams to ensure alignment of PCB and mechanical designs.
• Utilize CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for 3D modeling, detailed drawings, and tolerance analyses.
• Perform thermal and structural analysis to ensure design robustness in defense and aerospace environments.
• Support transition to manufacturing, including documentation, tooling and fixture development, and design-for-manufacturability efforts.
• Assist with prototype builds, design reviews, product testing, and root-cause analysis.
• Work closely with local manufacturing and supply chain teams to support material selection, process optimization, and production readiness.
• Generate and maintain manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and engineering change documentation per Q Microwave and Amphenol standards.
• The ability to work independently and proactively resolve work issues or notify supervisors of the resources needed.  The ability to coordinate with other employees and work as part of a cross-functional team
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams—including RF, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering—to drive integrated product development, resolve technical challenges, and support production goals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Technical Field
• Three - Five (3-5) years of working in product development, mechanical design, or manufacturing of RF or electronic products.
• Experience with mechanical integration of PCBs, RF structures, connectors, and other electrical components.
• Proficient in basic office tools including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,
• PowerPoint) and email platforms
• Proficient in CAD tools such as LabView, AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar 3D CAD software.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Preferred:

• Eight (8) to Ten (10+) years experience.
• Masters Degree in a Technical Field.
• Active Security Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Familiarity with high-frequency RF performance constraints related to mechanical design (e.g., grounding, shielding, thermal management).
• Familiarity with component selection for high-reliability/aerospace/defense applications.
• Excellent technical communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility in work schedules and task assignments; some overtime may be required.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to read and understand basic English.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A team player with good communication skills.