Design Engineer jobs in Huntsville, AL

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Position Title - Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Purpose

Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility studies and

testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design,

design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging

documentation.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

•           Design planning

•           Innovative mechanical design of electro-mechanical systems

•           Design simulation and analysis for thermal, fluid flow, structural, and vibration

•           Rapid prototyping using 3D printers and other fabrication equipment

•           Developing test plans for design validation

•           Testing systems and subsystems for design validation

•           Documenting design with 2D drawings as well as supporting documentation

•           Technical communication with internal and external customers

Education and Experience

•           BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

•           1 – 2 years experience in product design or internship/cooperative education experience product design is highly desirable.

•           Experience in the design of electro-mechanical systems using SolidWorks, PTC Creo, or similar 3D  solid modeling CAD software.  

•           Experience in 2D drawing generation from solid models is required.  Experience in interpreting GD&T and designing using GD&T is preferred

•           Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for both structural analysis and vibration analysis using NASTRAN or other similar simulation software is desired

•           Thermal and Computational Fluid Dynamics experience using FloEFD or other similar simulation software is desired

•           Experience in rapid prototyping utilizing 3D printers and general fabrication is desired

•          Must possess or be eligible to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen.