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Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers - ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other - often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned by IBM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.\nHRL Laboratories develops radiofrequency, millimeter-wave and electro-optical sensors using state-of-the-art materials and device fabrication processes to deliver agile, mission-ready systems. 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Candidate will be expected to work within diverse teams taking responsibility for the design, prototyping, assembly, implementation, and test of mechanical solutions for advanced RF prototypes.\nKey Responsibilities:\nWork with RF and electrical engineering teams to design electro-mechanical assemblies to meet project requirements\nProgram and operate automation and actuation components\nPrepare comprehensive documentation including design specifications, component drawings, assembly drawings, tolerance analysis and interface control documents with application of GD&T\nSupport design reviews and follow best practices under defined mechanical development process\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree or masters defree in mechanical engineering or relevant field\nKnowledge of basic engineering and physics principles as they apply to hardware designs and product development\nAt least 1 year of hands-on experience 3D modeling, prototyping, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and/or thermal management systems\nAbility to generate 2D technical drawings and written technical documentation\nKnowledge of manufacturing technologies and approaches, including additive and subtractive techniques\nExperience with finite element analysis (FEA) in Solidworks, Ansys, COMSOL\nExperience with software and automation coding (LabVIEW, Python)\nProficiency in use of computers, engineering workstations, complex electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment\nAbility to work well in a team and independently\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n Understanding of ASME U14.5. and ASME Y14.100\nBasic understanding of electronic and/or RF systems\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility and willingness to travel 20% of time\nMust be sufficiently mobile to lift up to 35lbs and work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity\nSpecial Requirements:\nU.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance\nActive Security Clearance is a plus\nCompensation and Benefits:\n Pay Range: $81,100 - 98,900\nOur salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.\nBenefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.\nFor more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)\nDon’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.\nIf you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission\nFor our privacy policy please visit: www.hrl.com/privacy\nHRL Laboratories is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM. By proceeding with this application, you understand that HRL Laboratories will share your personal information with other IBM affiliates involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. 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