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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Curtiss-Wright, Defense Electronics, a global leader in defense technologies, is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Portland, OR.
Location: Portland, OR
Salary Range: $94,700 - 125,000 per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Oregon. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:

• Conceptual design, 3D modeling, Piece part and Assembly level drawings
  
• Engineering project management
  
• Develop product design schedules and cost estimates
  
• Support engineering releases and revisions
  
• Support development testing and validation
  
• Analyze failures and recommend corrective action
  
• Hands on prototype validation
  
• Contribute to improvement of corporate engineering standards and processes
  
• Performance requires physical attendance and may require limited travel
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

What you bring:

• 3D CAD and mechanical design. SolidWorks experience is required
  
• 6+ years of advanced design of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, embedded industry preferred
  
• 5 years of product design experience
  
• Design of sheetmetal, machined parts and 3D printed parts
  
• Cable assemblies and/or wire harness design desirable
  
• Working knowledge of fasteners, press-in hardware, adhesives and assembly methods
  
• Knowledge of materials (aluminum, plastics, copper) and finishes (anodizing, painting, plating)
  
• Basic structural and fluid dynamics
  
• Basic thermal and airflow calculations
  
• Knowledge in designing for thermal, vibration and shock applications
  
• Understanding of product design for outdoor, dynamic or harsh environments; Military product design highly desirable
  
• Familiarity with MIL standards. Strong preference to experience with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461
  
• Knowledge or experience in injection molding, thermoform, casting and other high-volume production methods desirable
  
• Experience with specifying or selecting wire size, wire type, terminals and crimping requirements, electrical terminations
  
• Knowledge of UL requirements for safety of electronic assemblies desirable
  
• Ability to develop test plans, fixtures and conduct in-house systems and basic testing. Support activities at internal or external testing facilities (thermal, vibration, shock, EMI)
  
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management system required
  
• Strong engineering skills with internal team project management duties
  
• Ability to multi-task and manage various project related duties
  
• Ability to determine/initiate tasks
  
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions for near and long-term resolution
  
• Conduct internal design reviews and interface directly with customer or internal departments regarding product requirements and details
  
• Hands on involvement with manufacturing group evaluating prototypes of new products and implementing improvements in the design for manufacturability
  
• Ability to work with component vendors and outside manufacturing contractors to resolve process and design issues
  
• Knowledge of Bill of Materials structure and documentation standards (ANSI Y14.5)
  
• Check engineering drawings and evaluate tolerances
  
• Create assembly and part drawings
  
• Proficient with Microsoft suite of applications: Excel, Project, PowerPoint
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
  
• Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines
  

Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery - that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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