Mechanical Engineer
THE PANTHER GROUP, Andover, MA, United States
The Panther Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support a leading aerospace and defense program focused on microwave electronics and high-reliability systems.
This role centers on electronics packaging design, circuit card assemblies (CCA), and mechanical integration of complex electronic subsystems. You’ll work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment alongside RF, electrical, and manufacturing engineers, contributing to advanced product development and production.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop electronics packaging solutions for microwave and RF systems
Support design, analysis, and development of:
Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
Cable assemblies and interconnects
Create and maintain engineering documentation and drawings
Apply GD&T principles to mechanical designs
Utilize tools such as:
CREO (CAD design)
Windchill (PLM / documentation control)
Support change management processes and engineering change boards
Perform testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of electronic assemblies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including:
RF/Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing
Test and Quality teams
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, OR
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience
Experience with electronics packaging, preferably in defense or high-reliability environments
Experience designing:
Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA)
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
Cable/interconnect systems
Proficiency with:
CREO (or similar CAD tools)
Windchill or similar PLM systems
Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Experience with:
Engineering documentation and configuration control
Change board / change management processes
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Interim clearance required prior to start (active or previously held preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with microwave or RF electronics packaging
Familiarity with tools such as Zuken
Hands-on experience with:
Building and testing electronic assemblies
Knowledge of:
Materials and processes used in electronics manufacturing
Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability environments
Pay up to $82.21 per hour DOE
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This role centers on electronics packaging design, circuit card assemblies (CCA), and mechanical integration of complex electronic subsystems. You’ll work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment alongside RF, electrical, and manufacturing engineers, contributing to advanced product development and production.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop electronics packaging solutions for microwave and RF systems
Support design, analysis, and development of:
Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
Cable assemblies and interconnects
Create and maintain engineering documentation and drawings
Apply GD&T principles to mechanical designs
Utilize tools such as:
CREO (CAD design)
Windchill (PLM / documentation control)
Support change management processes and engineering change boards
Perform testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of electronic assemblies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including:
RF/Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing
Test and Quality teams
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, OR
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience
Experience with electronics packaging, preferably in defense or high-reliability environments
Experience designing:
Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA)
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
Cable/interconnect systems
Proficiency with:
CREO (or similar CAD tools)
Windchill or similar PLM systems
Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Experience with:
Engineering documentation and configuration control
Change board / change management processes
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Interim clearance required prior to start (active or previously held preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with microwave or RF electronics packaging
Familiarity with tools such as Zuken
Hands-on experience with:
Building and testing electronic assemblies
Knowledge of:
Materials and processes used in electronics manufacturing
Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability environments
Pay up to $82.21 per hour DOE
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