Mechanical Engineer
New Yesterday
Description: Haigh-Farr is a premier antenna design, manufacturing and test house developing products used across all platforms in the aerospace industry including missions to Mars, the International Space Station and products fielded to the U.S. Military supporting the warfighter. In our over 50-year history we have enjoyed steady, planned growth. In 2020, Haigh-Farr plans to further grow our team and capabilities to meet increasing demand and to expand into new markets and antenna technologies.
Haigh-Farr is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to assist in the design and development of our antenna products and associated parts. The individual will work closely with colleagues to create mechanical designs in our Advanced Products Division as well as perform mechanical analyses to proof hardware performance.
Requirements: Responsibilities:
Mechanical design of our products and associated parts, including tooling and test fixtures.
Perform mechanical analyses—structural, thermal, etc.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering to transition designs from Engineering to Production.
Contribute to proposal creation by analyzing customer specifications, both design and test, to evaluate feasibility and cost.
Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software.
Work closely with other’s within your department to understand requirements and meet customer expectations
Address unforeseen issues to realize scheduled project timeline
Job Benefits:
Hands on learning environment where engineers are involved in all aspects of antenna design, production and test including: business development, design, manufacture, test, and customer support.
Opportunity to work with top tier customers including large government contractors and government organizations.
Opportunity to support exciting aerospace programs – our antennas have been to Mars!
Opportunity to work with leading RF professionals who are well respected across the industry.
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor)
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Experience with FEA software (preferably Ansys) a plus
Programming skills such as Visual Basic and Matlab
Experience in RF component (preferably antenna) manufacturing a plus
Experience in the Military/Aerospace/Government (MAG) markets a plus
Excellent computer skills, proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Independent, self-starter with the ability to multi-task
Possess excellent communication skills and positive attitude
Qualifications:
Minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s Degree a plus
Proven work experience with a minimum of 5 years
U.S. citizenship is required
Ability to possess a security clearance
Why should you join Haigh-Farr?
Haigh-Farr is a fast paced, growing company that recognizes employees with a promote-from-within philosophy. We believe in a friendly work environment where employee contributions are well received and a key component to our success. Our facility features state of the art technology and the latest manufacturing and testing capabilities. Please see more details about our benefits below.
Health Insurance Plan with Health Reimbursement Feature, Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Company Paid Disability Insurance and Group Term Life Insurance
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and capabilities
Company Sponsored Social Events – pizza luncheons, golf outings, food truck BBQ luncheons, Holiday Parties
Wellness Prevention – Annual In-House Flu Clinic, Gym Membership discount through Health Insurance Plan
- Location:
- Bedford
- Category:
- Manufacturing