Lucix Corporation develops and provides cutting edge RF Electronic and Passive Components for satellite communication payloads. All hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested and shipped from Lucix facilities in California. We are looking for a motivated, hands-on, passionate individual to develop new space hardware for communication satellites.
We are actively seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join our Mechanical Engineering team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- In this position, you will own the complete lifecycle of space hardware from initial electrical/RF design concept to production & unit delivery
- Perform mechanical analyses (vibration, thermal, radiation) on new product designs to ensure survival to launch and on-orbit environments
- Rapidly prototype & iterate on designs
Preferred Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution
- 3–5 years of industry experience with mechanical or electromechanical design, analysis, and/or manufacturing
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages, preferably SolidWorks
- Solid knowledge of GD&T
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Master’s of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; or other engineering discipline
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience; preferably in design and analysis of electronics/microwave packaging for space applications
- Knowledge of high mix, low volume manufacturing methods, i.e. CNC manufacturing
- Previous ownership of component design from concept to aerospace industry qualification and production
- Rapid prototyping & design iteration
- Working closely with RF engineers and proficiency with microwave assemblies
- Working on mechanical design of PCAs with PCB designers (layout, thermal, vibration)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 3-5 years industry experience in mechanical or electromechanical design, analysis, or manufacturing
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- SolidWorks (preferred CAD package)
- Solid knowledge of GD&T
- Mechanical analyses (vibration, thermal, radiation) for launch and on-orbit survivability
- Rapid prototyping and iterative design
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related (preferred)
- 5+ years mechanical engineering experience, preferably electronics/microwave packaging for space (preferred)
- Knowledge of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing methods (e.g., CNC)
- Previous ownership of component design through aerospace qualification and production
- Experience working with RF engineers and proficiency with microwave assemblies
- Mechanical design of PCAs with PCB designers (layout, thermal, vibration)
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
