About usOne team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll doViasat is looking for a dynamic Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the design, documentation, production support, and environmental testing of advanced government communication products spanning ground, aerospace, and space platforms.
The day-to-dayDay-to-day responsibilities include creating and maintaining fabrication and assembly drawings, providing mechanical support to manufacturing for multiple government and space-qualified production programs, supporting environmental acceptance and qualification testing, and creating or updating thermal and structural analyses for mission-critical hardware. You will join a strong mechanical design and analysis team in Tempe, contributing to reliable, high-performance systems used in demanding operational environments.
What you'll need- 3-5 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering.
- Design experience creating 3D parts and assemblies using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD system.
- Experience creating, releasing, and maintaining fabrication and assembly drawings.
- Experience performing mechanical testing on packaged electronics such as shock, vibration, and thermal vacuum.
- Ability to manage, allocate, and derive requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Strong communication skills - both verbal and written and has the ability to work with others from multiple disciplines
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar relevant engineering degree
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Up to 10% domestic travel
What will help you on the job- Experience with SolidWorks and ePDM software.
- Electronics packaging design experience.
- Familiarity with space environmental requirements.
- Experience with ANSYS Workbench or similar FEA software.
Salary range$95,000.00 - $149,500.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $117,500.00- $176,500.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at
EEO StatementViasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
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