Mechanical Engineer

The Panther Group

Andover, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$82.20
LOCATION
Andover, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Panther Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support a leading aerospace and defense program focused on microwave electronics and high-reliability systems.

This role centers on electronics packaging design, circuit card assemblies (CCA), and mechanical integration of complex electronic subsystems. You’ll work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment alongside RF, electrical, and manufacturing engineers, contributing to advanced product development and production.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop electronics packaging solutions for microwave and RF systems
  • Support design, analysis, and development of:
    • Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)
    • Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
    • Cable assemblies and interconnects
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation and drawings
  • Apply GD&T principles to mechanical designs
  • Utilize tools such as:
    • CREO (CAD design)
    • Windchill (PLM / documentation control)
  • Support change management processes and engineering change boards
  • Perform testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of electronic assemblies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including:
    • RF/Electrical Engineering
    • Manufacturing
    • Test and Quality teams
Required Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, OR
    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience
  • Experience with electronics packaging, preferably in defense or high-reliability environments
  • Experience designing:
    • Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA)
    • Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
    • Cable/interconnect systems
  • Proficiency with:
    • CREO (or similar CAD tools)
    • Windchill or similar PLM systems
  • Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
  • Experience with:
    • Engineering documentation and configuration control
    • Change board / change management processes
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
    • Interim clearance required prior to start (active or previously held preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience with microwave or RF electronics packaging
  • Familiarity with tools such as Zuken
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Building and testing electronic assemblies
  • Knowledge of:
    • Materials and processes used in electronics manufacturing
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability environments
Pay up to $82.21 per hour DOE
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About the Company

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The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://thepanthergrp.com