Senior Mechanical Designer (Contract/Temporary) - CAES

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives.  Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities?  Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement?  Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment?  One that values YOU.  Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

If you have a passion for all things Design and are interested in bringing your talents to a growing dynamic engineering function in the defense industry, we would like to hear from you. This person must be able to hit the ground running. 

Located in our sprawling suburban Philadelphia campus (Lansdale, PA), the Senior Mechanical Designer (Contract/Temporary) will perform mechanical layout and design tasks from moderately complex to highly complex for integrated microwave assemblies; designs sub-system products from the mechanical aspect; draws and revises detailed part and assembly drawings; uses computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as Creo, AutoCAD, and Solidworks; adheres to established engineering drafting practices; manages design control through the use of Windchill or similar documentation control tool.

• Generates mechanical layouts and drawings for complex electronic assemblies with input from Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
• Uses Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
• Incorporates Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) involving complex design changes.  
• Recommends selection of component hardware.
• Prepares Engineering Bills of Material (EBOM).
• Designs with Manufacturing, Assembly, and Repair in mind.
• Collaborates with Engineers in the validation of design standards and other Engineering processes.
• Manages the creation, revision, and release of CAD models and drawings using Windchill and PLM.
• Collaborates in team meetings and activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of mechanical design experience 
• Three (3) years of experience with CAD software
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or Design Drafting
• Experience with electronics packaging
• 5+ years Experience with Creo, Solidworks, or AutoCAD
• Experience in electro-mechanical design
• Previous experience in Configuration Management practices or strong design to learn
• Ability to receive direction by telephone, in person, electronically, or and in writing
• Ask questions and rephrase statements to clarify meaning
• Ability to read technical publications
• Communicate across organizational levels with quality, integrity and respect and in a way that inspires others and encourages innovation and possibilities.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Defense background
• Active security clearance

Salary Range: Senior Mechancial Designer (level  III) : $32.92 - $47.76 Hourly, and Principal Mechanical Designer (level IV): $ 36.79 - $ 55.18 Hourly.  Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. 

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EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.  From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.