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 detail-oriented? Do you want to be challenged withdesigns thatprovide solutions to our nation'sair and ground defenses? SCI Technology's Mechanical Engineering team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer that desires to be challenged and knows that their designs truly matter.

Position Title: Senior MechanicalDesign Engineer

Job Purpose

Designs and analyzes electro-mechanicalsystems for SCI's Aircraft and Tactical Products Group. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Generates 3D models of new designs, translates 3D models into appropriately toleranced 2D drawings, evaluates initial mechanical parts and assemblies for integration with electronic circuit boards and functional testing.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

* Developing new products and product enhancements in a cross-functional team design environment

*Innovativemechanicaldesign and rapid prototyping of advanced electro-mechanicalsystems

*Design simulation and analysis for thermal management, fluid flow, structural integrity, and high vibration and shock environments

* Design documentation

*Technical communication with internal and external customers

Education and Experience

*BS degree inMechanicalEngineering from an ABET accredited university, MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

* 8 - 12 years experience in product design.

*Experience in the design of electro-mechanicalsystems using SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Catia, 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, machining, and sheet metal is desired.

*Experience in the mechanical design, testing, and construction of military aircraft avionics is highly desired.

* Designing to comply with applicable sections of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1472, and similar MIL standards is highly desired.

* Designing for reduction of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is highly 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 and able to obtain aUS DoD Security Clearance.