Mechanical Engineer: RF Subsystems
Description
HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned by IBM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.
HRL Laboratories develops radiofrequency, millimeter-wave and electro-optical sensors using state-of-the-art materials and device fabrication processes to deliver agile, mission-ready systems. Our high-performance solutions are highly integrated, architecturally low cost, and optimized for size, weight and power efficiency while leveraging commercial, custom and novel mixed-signal innovations.
The ideal candidate will contribute technical expertise and work within a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers on the development of next generation RF/mmWave Subsystems. Candidate will be expected to work within diverse teams taking responsibility for the design, prototyping, assembly, implementation, and test of mechanical solutions for advanced RF prototypes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Program and operate automation and actuation components
• Prepare comprehensive documentation including design specifications, component drawings, assembly drawings, tolerance analysis and interface control documents with application of GD&T
• Support design reviews and follow best practices under defined mechanical development process
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or masters defree in mechanical engineering or relevant field
• Knowledge of basic engineering and physics principles as they apply to hardware designs and product development
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience 3D modeling, prototyping, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and/or thermal management systems
• Ability to generate 2D technical drawings and written technical documentation
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and approaches, including additive and subtractive techniques
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) in Solidworks, Ansys, COMSOL
• Experience with software and automation coding (LabVIEW, Python)
• Proficiency in use of computers, engineering workstations, complex electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
Physical Requirements:
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of time
• Must be sufficiently mobile to lift up to 35lbs and work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity
Special Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
• Active Security Clearance is a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
- Pay Range: $81,100 - 98,900
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:
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Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Twitter URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL
Pick from a list (7)
- Have you ever been employed by HRL Laboratories, LLC:
- Have you ever been employed by IBM, or are you currently an IBM employee?
- How did you first hear about HRL?
- Are you able to obtain a security clearance?
- This is not a remote role. Are you open to work onsite at HRL?
- To comply with U.S. Export Control requirements, U.S. Person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. Which of the following best describes your U.S. Person status (C)?
- CERTIFICATION STATEMENT Note: All job offers are contingent on your furnishing proof of your authorization to work in the United States. • I certify that all answers and information I have given to the foregoing questions and statements are true and correct, and I authorize HRL Laboratories (“HRL”) to verify them. • Except as otherwise may be provided by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement applicable to me, I understand and agree that if I become employed by HRL, my employment will be for an indefinite length of time and will be entirely at will; that is, the relationship may be terminated by either HRL or me at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice. • I further understand and agree that this statement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between HRL and me concerning the length or nature of my employment with HRL, and it supersedes all prior representations and agreements, if any, concerning this matter and cannot be changed or amended in any respect except in a subsequent writing executed by the President of HRL. • I understand that HRL is a drug free work place and that if I am hired by HRL, I agree to submit to a drug test. • If, upon investigation, anything in this application is found to be untrue, I understand that I will be subject to dismissal at any time during the period of my employment with HRL. • I understand that, if employed by HRL, I may be assigned to a facility or shift at the sole discretion of HRL. • If I accept a position by HRL, I authorize HRL to conduct a background investigation that may include but not limited to past employment, education, and other activities such as my credit, criminal background, civil litigation history and driving record. If I am hired by HRL, I authorize HRL at any time during my employment, to obtain a new background investigation for the purposes of promoting, reassigning, or retaining me as an employee • I understand that HRL Laboratories is a limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of IBM.
Written answers (5)
- Are you currently related to any current employees of HRL Laboratories? If Yes, please indicate their name and job title below. Do not include any information relating to marital status.
- Were you referred to this role by an HRL Employee? If yes, who?
- If you selected Other, Industry Event, HRL Employee, HRL Recruiter or Career Fair; could you briefly describe who and/ or where? optional
- Have you ever had a security clearance? If Yes, give name of employer, clearance level, and inclusive dates:
- What are your salary expectations?