CAES is hiring : Senior Mechanical Designer in San Jose

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Overview

CAES is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Designer responsible for drafting work related to microwave subsystems used in defense and aerospace applications. Primary responsibilities include thin film substrate design, documentation, and related activities. Substrate design work entails development projects, R&D work, and support of legacy products. The position requires a highly organized and diligent skillset with excellent 2D drafting skills.

Responsibilities :

Support all substrate design and documentation activities including the detailed design of thin film substrates. Process requires in-depth knowledge of internal thin film design guidelines.

Generate all required substrate documentation for ECO releases.

Substrate optimization efforts for improved production yields.

Interface with external substrate vendors as required.

Create, update, and ECO release complex 2D assembly drawings related to microwave subassemblies.

Generate detailed drawings including 2D fabrication drawings, detailed top level assembly drawings and other manufacturing related documentation.

Design various fixtures and tools to support the assembly and testing of subsystems.

Other mechanical tasks as required including part and drawing updates, BOM and documentation related tasks to support manufacturing operations.

Coordinate with internal machine shop to have prototypes and test fixtures created and / or modified.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Associates degree in Mechanical Design or related field such as Industrial Design / Industrial Technology with 6+ years relevant work experience.

Strong 2D drafting skills using CAD software such as AutoCAD or DraftSight.

Experience drafting and documenting thin film substrates.

Ability to create complex assemblies and layouts in 3D or 2D.

Generation of detailed 2D fabrication drawings utilizing GD&T.

Good communication skills to interact with various internal organizations and coordinate efforts within the business.

Access to technology, materials, software or hardware controlled by US export laws. Must be a U.S. Person under export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Ability to obtain and maintain active secret security clearance.

Preferred :

Experience with 3D modeling software (preferably SolidWorks or Creo).

Experience with DraftSight or AutoCAD; XREF experience in these tools is a plus.

Salary Range (hourly rate) : Designer IV : $43.00-$62.00. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary by location, job function, education, and experience. CAES provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

Benefits

CAES offers competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits from day one, plus learning and development opportunities.

Other Benefits Include

Comprehensive PTO, paid holidays and paid family leave.

Student loan repayment program and tuition reimbursement.

9 / 80 alternate work schedule.

Tailored management / leadership training.

Innovative medical programs, including family forming.

About CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. Our team develops high performing electronic solutions for missions ranging from human spaceflight to electronic warfare and healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19.

EEO

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the employment process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.

Seniority level : Not Applicable

• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Defense and Space Manufacturing

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