Sr. Mechanical Designer

Who We Are

TRAK TECOM is a U.S. based company providing advanced solutions for mission-critical integrated microwave electronics and antenna systems used for Radar, Electronic Warfare, Satcom, and Missile Systems for the defense and aerospace markets.

We partner with top tier defense contractors to develop bespoke designs for challenging requirements as well as supporting build-to-spec programs that strengthen our military's missions. We also manufacture off-the-shelf products used for many applications in the defense and commercial space. Our proven engineering expertise and commitment to precision ensure every solution meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on mission-critical technology supporting aerospace and defense applications.
• Use SOLIDWORKS every day to create 3D models, detailed drawings, and complex assemblies.
• Be involved from concept through production, including prototypes, design reviews, troubleshooting, and sustaining engineering.
• Solve real engineering challenges involving mechanical packaging, tolerances, materials, manufacturing, and product integration.
• Collaborate across disciplines with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, PCB, Test, Quality, and Procurement teams.

The Sr. Mechanical Designer is an experienced, hands-on mechanical design professional responsible for developing and documenting mechanical and electromechanical products. This position focuses on SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling, detailed drawings, electronic packaging, and practical mechanical problem-solving. The Sr. Mechanical Designer works independently and collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing personnel to support new product development and sustaining engineering. U.S. citizenship required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design & Engineering Support:

• Develop and maintain SOLIDWORKS 3D models, fabrication and assembly drawings, parts, Bills of Material (BOMs), and related engineering documentation using SOLIDWORKS PDM and PLM systems.
• Design and document mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, including mechanical packaging and integration solutions for RF/microwave assemblies, antennas, and related products.
• Independently resolve mechanical design, packaging, tolerance, assembly, and product integration challenges in coordination with responsible engineers.
• Support product development from concept and prototype through production release and sustaining engineering.
• Apply ASME Y14.5 drafting standards, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design to Cost (DTC) principles.
• Incorporate approved engineering red-lines, design modifications, and revisions into controlled models, drawings, and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, troubleshooting, and production-support activities while coordinating with manufacturing and suppliers.
• Provide technical guidance to less-experienced designers and support legacy documentation using AutoCAD as required.

Configuration Management & Engineering Change Control:

• Support engineering configuration management, engineering change control, and PLM processes.
• Coordinate and support the processing of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) through review, approval, and release.
• Review ECN packages for completeness, drawing and BOM accuracy, revision consistency, supporting documentation, and required approvals.
• Coordinate engineering changes through Engineering Documentation Control (EDC), Project Engineering, Change Control Board (CCB), and other applicable approval processes; assign required approvers, monitor workflows, and resolve issues affecting timely processing and release.
• Verify approved engineering changes are properly incorporated into controlled drawings, documents, BOMs, and product configuration records.
• Support final engineering documentation reviews, PLM-to-ERP data transfers, customer change requirements, and ECN workflow closure.
• Create and support PLM records, part information, BOMs, drawing revisions, and associated product configuration data.
• Prepare or coordinate customer engineering change packages and support engineering documentation for new, legacy, and build-to-print (BTP) products.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Technical Support:

• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Contracts, and IT to resolve design, documentation, and configuration issues.
• Provide guidance and training on engineering drawings, ECN processing, PLM workflows, and configuration management practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency with SOLIDWORKS for 3D mechanical modeling, assembly development, and detailed engineering drawing creation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to independently develop practical mechanical and electromechanical design solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical drawings, dimensioning, tolerancing, materials, fasteners, and mechanical assemblies.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 drafting standards and GD&T.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, additive manufacturing, and mechanical assembly.
• Experience with electronic packaging and electromechanical components such as connectors, PCBs, cables, motors, and related hardware.
• Working knowledge of Engineering Change Management, Configuration Management, PLM systems, BOM management, and revision control.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS PDM or comparable engineering data management systems.
• Ability to review and interpret engineering change packages, drawings, specifications, BOMs, and supporting documentation.
• Strong technical problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and multitasking abilities with the ability to work independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate activities across departments.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible mechanical design, drafting, or CAD experience, including substantial hands-on SOLIDWORKS experience.
• Experience independently developing mechanical models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation for complex mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Experience with engineering change control, configuration management, PLM systems, BOM management, and revision-controlled engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting new product development, manufacturing, sustaining engineering, and technical coordination with engineering and production personnel.
• Experience with electronic packaging, RF/microwave assemblies, aerospace/defense products, or other high-reliability electromechanical products is preferred.

Education:

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Engineering Graphics, Drafting Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Technical/trade-school education, military technical training, or equivalent practical mechanical design experience will be considered.