Mechanical Engineer

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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