Mechanical Engineer III

Vitesse Systems is looking for a Mechanical Engineer III to join the team in Longmont, Colorado! The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing and analyzing components and assemblies with a keen eye for structural integrity. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with RF Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver innovative and manufacturable products for our internal and external customers. Benefits 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays Birthday & Anniversary Incentives 401K Employer Match Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company-paid Life Insurance Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability Continuing Education Reimbursement Program Generous Referral Program Key Responsibilities Design hardware based on customer specifications using SolidWorks Closely collaborate with RF, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure design for manufacturability. Perform static and dynamic analyses (modal, static, random vibration, and thermoelastic) on designed hardware based on customer specifications using NEi/NX Nastran and Femap Work with QA to resolve non-conformances as they apply to design Create and maintain proper documentation associated with the design and analysis of the hardware Communicate technical information internally and with customers and vendors Support production and test of the hardware Troubleshoot hardware as needed Support R&D test and design activities Support the Sales Team with hours estimates and mockups for proposals Review and approve drawings using GD&T, including tolerance stack‑up analysis where required Adhere to government regulations, industry standards and internal guidelines to produce quality hardware in a quality setting Participate in continuous improvement activities Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience 7-10 years of related design experience within the aerospace industry required. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering. Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering desired, but not required. Each post-graduate degree may substitute 2 years of experience requirement. SolidWorks or similar CAD experience desired. EPDM experience is a plus Working knowledge of ERP systems is desired. NEi/NX Nastran, Femap, or similar analysis software experience Familiarity with composite structural design Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and 3D Printing Experience assembling and delivering technical presentation to internal and external stakeholders. Project management skills, particularly with respect to delivering engineering content necessary to support the production process. Demonstrated experience with compliance to aerospace requirements, such as vibe, thermal, and mass. Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who: Is not a United States citizen Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum) Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimitive Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Capital Factory