Pivotal is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer - Electronics Packaging to develop enclosures for antenna products. This position will support and lead fast-paced projects while working closely with a small group of scientists, engineers and business leaders in a start-up environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to think creatively and to operate within a flexible, fast-paced program dedicated to advancing the Holographic Beamforming product suite. This position is focused on Product Development and shipping products.

Responsibilities:

• Perform research for product development purposes and then complete design and development in such areas as mechanical structure, weatherproofing, thermal and EMI management for antenna and microwave components

• Apply completed research to plan, design and develop mechanical or electro-mechanical systems, instruments and/or controls 

• May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication

• Hands on engineering work utilizing standard techniques, processes and procedures typically utilized in product development

• Conduct feasibility studies and test new modified designs 

• Independently devise new approaches and solutions to solve problems

• Review work at appropriate milestones to ensure that overall objectives are being met 

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of mechanical engineering experience for telecommunications or wireless product enclosures 

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, or related title

• A BS in mechanical engineering or related degree with relevant experience

• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles

• Excellent 3D CAD/PDM/PLM skill set – Solidworks preferred, Creo/Pro-Engineer acceptable.

• Good working knowledge of geometric tolerancing, DFM and DFA

• Experience with Electro-Mechanical packaging and enclosure designs

• Design experience working with plastic injection molding, stamped and formed metal, extruded parts and metal casting

• Ability to multi-task, work quickly, accurately and communicate effectively with team members

• Ability to interact with Mechanical, Electrical, RF and manufacturing engineers

• Experience creating complete design/documentation packages for production

• Ability to work in a team setting to carry a design from concept to manufacturing

• Talent for troubleshooting design issues as they arise

• Ability to prototype models in order to evaluate new concepts and reduce risk

• Fluency in both written and oral English. Ability to prepare clear and concisely written reports and presentations

• Able to organize design reviews and lead technical discussions

Preferred Expertise:

• RF antenna/wireless product development experience

• Experience managing mechanical design projects

• Experience with product acceptance and qualification testing

• Design of experiments experience

• Experience performing tolerance analysis, using RSS and/or Monte Carlo techniques