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Mechanical Engineer: RF Subsystems

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Hybrid
Calabasas, CA
81K-99K Annually
Junior
Hybrid
Calabasas, CA
81K-99K Annually
Junior
Designs, prototypes, assembles, implements, and tests mechanical solutions for advanced RF and mmWave subsystems. Responsibilities include developing electro-mechanical assemblies, programming automation and actuation components, creating technical drawings and documentation, performing tolerance analysis, applying GD&T, supporting design reviews, and collaborating with electrical and RF engineering teams. The role also involves FEA, manufacturing technology evaluation, and hands-on testing of mechanical assemblies or thermal management systems.
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HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned by IBM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.

HRL Laboratories develops radiofrequency, millimeter-wave and electro-optical sensors using state-of-the-art materials and device fabrication processes to deliver agile, mission-ready systems. Our high-performance solutions are highly integrated, architecturally low cost, and optimized for size, weight and power efficiency while leveraging commercial, custom and novel mixed-signal innovations.

The ideal candidate will contribute technical expertise and work within a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers on the development of next generation RF/mmWave Subsystems. Candidate will be expected to work within diverse teams taking responsibility for the design, prototyping, assembly, implementation, and test of mechanical solutions for advanced RF prototypes. 

Key Responsibilities:

•    Work with RF and electrical engineering teams to design electro-mechanical assemblies to meet project requirements
•    Program and operate automation and actuation components
•    Prepare comprehensive documentation including design specifications, component drawings, assembly drawings, tolerance analysis and interface control documents with application of GD&T
•    Support design reviews and follow best practices under defined mechanical development process

Required Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree or masters defree in mechanical engineering or relevant field
•    Knowledge of basic engineering and physics principles as they apply to hardware designs and product development
•    At least 1 year of hands-on experience 3D modeling, prototyping, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and/or thermal management systems
•    Ability to generate 2D technical drawings and written technical documentation
•    Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and approaches, including additive and subtractive techniques
•    Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) in Solidworks, Ansys, COMSOL
•    Experience with software and automation coding (LabVIEW, Python)
•    Proficiency in use of computers, engineering workstations, complex electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
•    Ability to work well in a team and independently
Preferred Qualifications:
 
•  Understanding of ASME U14.5. and ASME Y14.100
•  Basic understanding of electronic and/or RF systems

Physical Requirements:

•    Ability and willingness to travel 20% of time
•    Must be sufficiently mobile to lift up to 35lbs and work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity

Special Requirements:

•    U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
•    Active Security Clearance is a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Pay Range: $81,100 - 98,900
  • Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
  • For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

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