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About NSS:

At North Star Scientific Corporation, we design, develop, test, qualify, and manufacture reliable, high-performance electronics for land-based, ship-based, and airborne DOD applications. We specialize in RF system designs and rapid R&D/custom solutions. We are proud to provide our services to the United States Military and commercial clients alike as a veteran-owned small business.

Mechanical Engineer 1 Job Requirements:

Provides mechanical engineering support for design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of ruggedized radar and communication systems. Designs electronics packaging, cooling systems, cable assemblies, test fixtures, and other custom parts and assemblies using 3D CAD software. Assists in the thermal and structural analysis of designs using analytical and computational methods. Creates drawings, bill of materials, written procedures, technical reports, and other design documentation. Assists in the performance of testing to verify designs meet requirements. Assists in the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment such as temperature, altitude, and humidity chambers and electrodynamic shaker systems. Provides technical support to the quality assurance department. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under the supervision of a lead mechanical engineer. The duties listed above are intended only as a general illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. Other duties may be assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering.

Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills:

High level of verbal and written communications skills. Firm grasp of fundamentals of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Professional Suite. Will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with 3D CAD design software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and CATIA. Familiarity with structural and fluid dynamics simulation software such as SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks Flow, STAR-CCM+, and Ansys. Competency in the preparation of engineering drawings in accordance with ASME standards. Experience designing ruggedized electronics packaging.

Benefits:

North Star Scientific Corporation offers an excellent working environment with professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Vacation, 11 recognized paid holidays, TDI (HI only) and long-term disability, bereavement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Paid by NSS)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

NSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.