At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.
Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.
At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Are you creative and innovative? Do you like to rapidly prototype and immediately test your designs? Do you like to design products that really matter? If the answer is "yes" to these questions, SCI Technology's design team may be the place for you.
Position Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Purpose
Designs and analyzes electro-mechanical systems for SCI's advanced Technology Group. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing, and prototype fabrication.
Nature of Duties/Responsibilities
• Developing new products and product enhancements in a rapid-paced, cross-functional team design environment
• Innovative mechanical design and rapid prototyping of advanced electro-mechanical systems
• Design simulation and analysis for thermal management, fluid flow, structural integrity, and high vibration and shock environments
• Design validation test development
• Design documentation
• Technical communication with internal and external customers
Education and Experience
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university, MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
• 5 – 7 years experience in product design
• Experience in the design of electro-mechanical systems using SolidWorks, PTC Creo, or similar 3D solid modeling CAD software.
• Experience in 2D drawing generation from solid models is required. Experience in interpreting GD&T and designing using GD&T is preferred
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for both structural, vibration, and shock analysis using Nastran or other similar simulation software is desired
• Thermal and Computational Fluid Dynamics experience using FloEFD or other similar simulation software is desired
• Experience in rapid prototyping utilizing 3D printers, metal and plastic machining, and carbon fiber is desired
• Experience in the design, testing, and construction of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is highly desired
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification is desired
Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen.
