Mechanical Engineer – TeraWave Customer Terminals

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. Own mechanical design for TeraWave customer terminals .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $99,201 - $138,880 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design, including environmental survival and manufacturability, while effectively collaborating across disciplines to drive product development from concept to production. Proficient in CAD modeling and structural analysis, with a strong understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials.

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Mechanical Design3D CAD ToolsStructural And Thermal AnalysisDesign For ManufacturabilityPLM And Configuration Management

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringEnvironmental QualificationFinite Element MethodsGD&TInjection MoldingDie CastingSheet MetalExtrusionMachiningHigh-Volume Manufacturing

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CAD ModelsBills Of MaterialsPLM Systems

Industry Keywords

Outdoor TelecommunicationsIngress ProtectionSealingProduct SafetyRegulatory RequirementsNew Product Engineering Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own mechanical design for TeraWave customer terminals
Design for environmental survival, including ingress protection, sealing, corrosion resistance, UV-stable materials, impact resistance, lightning, and grounding
Design roof, pole, and wall mounting systems and installation hardware for varied site conditions
Partner with thermal engineering on enclosure-level thermal design, heat extraction, heat spreading, thermal interfaces, solar load management, and cold-start behavior
Drive design for manufacturability, assembly, and test with contract manufacturers and tooling suppliers
Select materials and processes, develop tolerance strategies, and improve high-volume yield
Support environmental, structural, shipping, and reliability qualification campaigns
Correlate analysis results to test results
Develop and maintain CAD models, drawings, and Bills of Materials in the PLM system
Contribute to serviceability, tamper resistance, and physical security for customer-premises equipment
Co-design with RF, antenna, ASIC, electrical, and thermal teams
Help define mechanical practices, standards, and supplier relationships for the new program
Carry terminal designs from concept through prototype, qualification, and production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
2+ years of experience in mechanical design and development of production hardware
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools for detailed part and assembly modeling
Experience performing structural and thermal analysis using analytical or finite element methods
Experience designing enclosures or housings for outdoor, weather-exposed, or harsh service environments
Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5)
Strong working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials, including injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, extrusion, and machining
Knowledge of design for manufacturability
Experience taking a product from concept through qualification into volume production
Experience with PLM and configuration management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to document and defend technical work
Ability to work effectively across disciplines with requirements still maturing
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Preferred experience with outdoor telecommunications or RF equipment, ingress protection and sealing, environmental qualification, sealed passively cooled enclosures, radomes, mounting and installation systems, high-volume consumer/automotive/telecom hardware, overseas contract manufacturers, product safety and regulatory requirements, human factors or packaging, and new product engineering processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results