Experience designing and releasing mechanical products into production environments.
Handson prototyping experience using fabrication tools, machine shop equipment, or 3D printers.
Experience with sheet metal design, weldments, machined components, injection molded plastics, or ruggedized mechanical enclosures.
Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or electromechanical systems and their mechanical integration.
Experience designing hardware for harsh environmental conditions, including outdoor or industrial use.
Knowledge of shock, vibration, thermal management, EMI/EMC, or environmental sealing considerations in mechanical design.
Experience working with military, aerospace, defense, industrial, robotics, or outdoor hardware systems.
Familiarity with MILSTDs and environmental qualification testing processes.
Experience with FEA, CFD, or other simulation tools to analyze structural and thermal performance.
Understanding of GD&T; (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) for precise manufacturing specifications.
Experience in new product development, including iterative design, prototyping, and validation cycles.
Ability to identify design tradeoffs related to cost, manufacturability, and reliability, and to optimize accordingly.
