Mechanical Design Engineer II

Does working on challenging problems in a fast-paced, small business / start-up environment with highly competent teammates sound appealing to you?

We are looking for a full-time design engineer to add to our team.

The ideal candidate will be insatiably curious, fast learner, strongly self-motivated and use a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Our business model relies on agility.

As such, our teams are small, and each team member learns to perform a variety of functions.

We value diversity and place an emphasis on creating a welcoming and collaborative culture.

Typical Responsibilities: Support and / or lead mechanical design of mechanisms, mechanical systems and test equipment Perform engineering sizing for critical design elements at both component and assembly level Support and / or lead 3D modeling and drawing creation of products/components Contribute to assembly and inspection of customer deliverable hardware Participate in testing efforts from design and hardware assembly to collecting data Machine and modify hardware (manual tools, CNC, etc.) in machine shop environment Documentation of engineering work, including reports and revision control Participate in operations planning and maintenance Manage the project and interface with customers and suppliers as needed Operate as a key element in a team of creative, independent individuals Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Excellent verbal, written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a team environment United States Citizenship, or the legal ability to work in the U.S.

Note: We regularly work with export-controlled data and are unable to provide sponsorship 5 years’ experience (or 3 years with an MS degree) Preferred Qualifications: Mechanism design experience and manufacturing knowledge Mechanical analysis experience (Finite Element, Matlab/Simulink, Mathcad, Excel) Direct experience with Aerospace/Defense/Military industry and standards 3D Modeling capability with thorough understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing (tolerance stack, GD&T, etc) Experience of managing the project and interface with customers and suppliers Experience with 3D printing process Relevant classes: structural dynamics, kinematics, vibrations, finite element analysis, and strength of materials Apech Labs is a small business that supports the aerospace, military and energy industries through rapid prototyping and product development.

Our core competencies include complex electromechanical systems, control systems, mechanisms, and power systems.

We are passionate about bringing new technologies to the world and cannot get enough of the development process.