About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company that develops solid-state, human-safe directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to enhance power efficiency in defense and commercial electronics. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining modern power systems to increase the velocity of change for our customers and bring tomorrow's capabilities to life, today.
Job Summary: In this role, you will be responsible for mechanical architecture definition of a new generation of Epirus systems, including development of new technology to optimize system design and maximize system performance. The ideal candidate has experience designing, building, and testing radio frequency (RF) electronic packages, electromechanical assemblies, and large dynamic structures. This engineer will be expected to take designs from initial concept through design, analysis, prototyping, and production. This role requires a high level of ownership and collaboration with EE, RF, systems, and supply chain disciplines.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build electronics enclosures, mechanisms, and mounting structures for RF phased arrays accounting for environmental requirements and mechanical longevity.
- Translate complex system objectives into clear mechanical requirements, including bounding load cases, weight budgets, and interface diagrams.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure structures meet environmental and mission-specific requirements for shock, vibration, and dynamic loading. Support redesign and optimization initiatives for high-performance mechanical systems.
- Work closely with electrical, RF, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams to develop innovative and robust designs. Ensure all mechanical solutions align with broader system-level requirements and constraints.
- Present detailed design solutions at both internal and external reviews and act as a subject matter expert in mechanical design evaluations. Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices and standards.
- Lead mechanical design teams and provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Perform thermal and structural analyses to support design verification and environmental qualification.
- Create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings with proper tolerance analysis and GD&T in compliance with ASME Y14.5
- Interface with supply chain teams, external vendors, and internal manufacturing to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs that meet cost and schedule objectives.
- Design complex interconnect solutions, including harnesses and cable assemblies for large-scale integrated electronic systems.
- Develop and automate custom tools to accelerate product development and enhance design speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural or similar engineering field.
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, including design ownership across a full product lifecycle.
- Expert proficiency in mechanical design packages such as SolidWorks or equivalent and practical application of GD&T.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, thermodynamics, and mechanisms.
- Comfortable with basic Finite Element Analysis and structural and thermal hand calculations.
- Demonstrated ability to assemble prototypes and first-article builds, including test, troubleshooting and minor fabrication.
- Ability to understand and contribute to electrical schematics, diagrams and interconnects
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- MS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or similar engineering field.
- Experience with kinematic synthesis, electric actuation, mechatronics, and instrumentation.
- Experience analyzing and/or testing systems under static loading, shock, and vibrational environments including random vibration.
- Effective communication skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset and the desire to improve scalability of workflows and processes
- Comfortable and organized while working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Experience with phased array design and/or analysis
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or a similar engineering field
- 8 or more years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, including full product lifecycle ownership
- Expert proficiency with SolidWorks or an equivalent mechanical design package
- Practical application of GD&T
- Strong understanding of structures, thermodynamics, and mechanisms
- Basic Finite Element Analysis and structural and thermal hand calculations
- Experience assembling prototypes and first-article builds, including testing, troubleshooting, and minor fabrication
- Ability to understand and contribute to electrical schematics, diagrams, and interconnects
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, protected-individual status, or eligibility to obtain required ITAR authorizations
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or a similar engineering field
- Experience with kinematic synthesis, electric actuation, mechatronics, and instrumentation
- Experience analyzing or testing systems under static loading, shock, and vibration environments, including random vibration
- Collaborative, team-first mindset and experience improving scalable workflows and processes
- Experience with phased-array design or analysis
Epirus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Epirus and has not been reviewed or approved by Epirus.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage is presented as up to 100% employer‑paid on some plans, with dental/vision and mental‑health support included. Bundled wellness access (Calm, gyms) and no‑cost onsite meals further increase perceived total value without added employee expense.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is framed as generous, with unlimited PTO and 19 paid holidays including a winter break. Parental leave is also highlighted, signaling broad coverage for different life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 6% is explicitly offered. This is positioned as competitive and contributes meaningful long‑term value.
Epirus Insights
What We Do
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team. People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Visit our website to learn more. www.epirusinc.com
Why Work With Us
We're a people-first culture that ensures every employee is heard and has the opportunity to grow. At Epirus, we're using cutting edge technology and provide the ability to work with passionate team members. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. We move fast and build cool things, come join us!
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