Sr Mechanical Engineer – Space & Avionics RF Packaging 100 Remote (Anywhere in the US))
Rochester, NH - USA
Job Summary
Location:100% Remote (Anywhere in the US)
Job Type:Full-Time & Contract Options Available
Requirements:US Citizenship Required
Compensation:$135000 $160000 / year Comprehensive Benefits
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the packaging and mechanical design of mission-critical RF systems for space and aerospace this role you will drive key initiatives including finalizing the mechanical design for an RF Switch Matrix and transitioning aircraft radio architectures into space-qualified designs built to withstand extreme environments.
This is an autonomous high-impact role on a rapidly growing engineering team with strong potential for assignment extensions and expanded program responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design thermal packaging and structural integration for 3U VPX enclosure systems and circuit card assemblies (CCAs).
- Adapt proven avionics radio hardware for space readiness utilizing space-grade components and environmental survivability standards.
- Collaborate with design drafters systems engineers and cross-functional teams from early architecture through final wrap-up.
- Work independently with minimal mechanical oversight driving designs to completion using Creo.
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is strictly required due to program compliance.
- Experience: 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in space hardware and/or military avionics.
- Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with 3U VPX form factors CCA packaging and RF mechanical/thermal design.
- CAD Tools: Proficient in PTC Creo.
- Self-Directed: Demonstrated ability to lead technical tasks independently without senior mechanical mentorship.
- Experience packaging CCAs integrating high-performance FPGAs and digital control boards.
- Strong familiarity with space environmental testing structural analysis and radiation mitigation strategies.
Full-Time Benefits:
15 days of PTO per calendar year
10 paid Holidays per calendar year
Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance FSA (Health and Dependent Limited Purpose) HAS and Gap Insurance
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
401k - Traditional & Roth
Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Encore Semi Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race religion creed color age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin genetics ancestry marital status civil union status medical condition disability (mental and physical) military and veteran status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.
Encore Semi is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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Encore Semi provides engineering services and solutions to the Semiconductor and Electronics industries, using highly advanced technologies and tools. Our Teams of Engineers provide custom engineering solutions for semiconductor product companies, OEMs developing IP or SoC, and Subsy ... View more