Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location:Gaithersburg, MD Employment Type: (Full-time ) Responsibilities: This person will participate in the full product life cycle from Concept Industrial Design, Analysis, CAD Development, Prototyping, Testing, Production Release, and ongoing Production Support. Must work well with multi-disciplined engineering teams, including Digital EE's, RF EE's, & MFGR Engr's. Expected to conduct design reviews and be accountable for meeting cost goals & schedule milestones. May be responsible for the technical direction and mentoring of junior mechanical engineers. Requirements: BSME (or MSME) in Mechanical Engineering. 10+ years of experience in Telecommunications Electronic Packaging. 5+ years using 3D CAD System CREO. 5+ years of broad material design for high volume fabrication techniques (including plastics, die castings, extrusions, sheet metal, & elastomers Preferred Qualifications: Experience performing Thermal Analysis & Structural Analysis. Knowledge with environmental test standards MIL-STD-810 & DO-160. Technical awareness of UL safety standards, EMI/EMC standards, and design techniques to achieve compliance. Familiarity with DFMA & DFMEA. Project lead & Project management experience. Well spoken, self starter, with high energy level & motivation to succeed. Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. Employment Practices: EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant VLink is an equal opportunity employer. At VLink, we are committed to embracing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. VLink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.