Embark on a transformative career with RAVE Aerospace, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. RAVE Aerospace's IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!Job Summary The Senior Mechanical Engineer has responsibility for mechanical and electromechanical design and systems integration of company products. This individual has a significant impact on product innovation, cost, schedule, and feature set. This individual will retain technical ownership of mechanical designs and is responsible for the system assembly as a whole throughout the design, development, production, and support phases. Core Responsibilities Product development activities ranging from conceptual development, prototyping, and design validation to manufacturing and existing product support; individually and collaboratively Collaborates with engineers of various disciplines to develop products with electromechanical and mechanical content Integration of electronics, mechanical and user interfaces, including PCBAs, switches, sensors, buttons, screens, power supplies, wiring, cable management, and system peripherals Develops hand-held user interfaces with levels of tactile and cosmetic quality meeting industry leading consumer products with premium look and feel Develops systems and components made from a variety of fabrication techniques resulting in assemblies ranging in size from small to large for low, mid and high production volumes Develops highly reliable systems as measured by industry standard statistical techniques Develops systems optimized for manufacturability/cost/performance/reliability and component availability Performs root-cause analysis of issues detected during development, engineering testing, qualification, or when deployed products are returned from the field Designs assembly fixtures as well as test fixtures as needed Advanced component and complex assembly design Authors mechanical drawings, technical documents and assembly instructions as needed Collaboratively shares knowledge and ideas with the team and company as a whole RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field 6+ years of experience working in a similar role Experience designing LRUs to meet FAA certification requirements such as DO-160 Advanced user of a 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks) and PDM Capable of generating specification drawings with dimensions and tolerances per ASME 14.5Y Experience implementing tolerance studies and analyses to document and validate part variation and assembly fits and clearances Experience designing injection molded, sheet metal, die cast, machined, stamped and die cut parts Experience with statistical techniques for part fabrication and manufacturing process output control Experience with electromagnetic regulatory requirements and mitigation of problems found during testing Experience with the implementation of various thermal management techniques Proven track record of owning and driving significant portions of complex engineering projects Proven track record in meeting project goals and objectives BenefitsThe starting pay range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:Discretionary bonus programFuture financial security with a 401(k) program with company matchPaid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdownEmbraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off
Embark on a transformative career with RAVE Aerospace, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. RAVE Aerospace's IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!
Job Summary
The Senior Mechanical Engineer has responsibility for mechanical and electromechanical design and systems integration of company products. This individual has a significant impact on product innovation, cost, schedule, and feature set. This individual will retain technical ownership of mechanical designs and is responsible for the system assembly as a whole throughout the design, development, production, and support phases.
Core Responsibilities
- Product development activities ranging from conceptual development, prototyping, and design validation to manufacturing and existing product support; individually and collaboratively
- Collaborates with engineers of various disciplines to develop products with electromechanical and mechanical content
- Integration of electronics, mechanical and user interfaces, including PCBAs, switches, sensors, buttons, screens, power supplies, wiring, cable management, and system peripherals
- Develops hand-held user interfaces with levels of tactile and cosmetic quality meeting industry leading consumer products with premium look and feel
- Develops systems and components made from a variety of fabrication techniques resulting in assemblies ranging in size from small to large for low, mid and high production volumes
- Develops highly reliable systems as measured by industry standard statistical techniques
- Develops systems optimized for manufacturability/cost/performance/reliability and component availability
- Performs root-cause analysis of issues detected during development, engineering testing, qualification, or when deployed products are returned from the field
- Designs assembly fixtures as well as test fixtures as needed
- Advanced component and complex assembly design
- Authors mechanical drawings, technical documents and assembly instructions as needed
- Collaboratively shares knowledge and ideas with the team and company as a whole
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
- 6+ years of experience working in a similar role
- Experience designing LRUs to meet FAA certification requirements such as DO-160
- Advanced user of a 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks) and PDM
- Capable of generating specification drawings with dimensions and tolerances per ASME 14.5Y
- Experience implementing tolerance studies and analyses to document and validate part variation and assembly fits and clearances
- Experience designing injection molded, sheet metal, die cast, machined, stamped and die cut parts
- Experience with statistical techniques for part fabrication and manufacturing process output control
- Experience with electromagnetic regulatory requirements and mitigation of problems found during testing
- Experience with the implementation of various thermal management techniques
- Proven track record of owning and driving significant portions of complex engineering projects
- Proven track record in meeting project goals and objectives
Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
- Discretionary bonus program
- Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
- Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
- Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off
RAVE Aerospace builds in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions that power seamless, connected passenger experiences across commercial aviation. The RAVE platform brings together hardware, software, and services designed for reliability, scalability, and real-world operational use.We work in a fast-moving, highly technical environment where priorities evolve and challenges are rarely one-dimensional. Our teams take ownership, communicate openly, and collaborate across disciplines to solve complex problems that directly impact airlines and passengers worldwide. We value curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset, and we support individuals who are motivated to deepen their technical skills while contributing to shared outcomes.At RAVE Aerospace, you’ll find an environment that encourages initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and continuous learning, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact as we continue to evolve our platform and expand what’s possible in the in-flight experience.
RAVE Aerospace builds in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions that power seamless, connected passenger experiences across commercial aviation. The RAVE platform brings together hardware, software, and services designed for reliability, scalability, and real-world operational use.
We work in a fast-moving, highly technical environment where priorities evolve and challenges are rarely one-dimensional. Our teams take ownership, communicate openly, and collaborate across disciplines to solve complex problems that directly impact airlines and passengers worldwide. We value curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset, and we support individuals who are motivated to deepen their technical skills while contributing to shared outcomes.
At RAVE Aerospace, you’ll find an environment that encourages initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and continuous learning, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact as we continue to evolve our platform and expand what’s possible in the in-flight experience.
