Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hardware (RF / Telecom / Secure Devices)

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hardware (RF / Telecom / Secure Devices)
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Join a leading organization at the forefront of developing cutting-edge secure communication technologies. This company specializes in advanced RF systems, satellite communications, and ultra-secure devices used across defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure environments.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of ruggedized hardware systems, working closely with Electronics, RF, and Software teams. This is a hands-on position where you will drive mechanical design from concept through to production, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with demanding environmental and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures and hardware systems for RF, telecom, and secure communication devices.
• Create detailed 2D/3D CAD designs (SolidWorks) including assemblies, technical drawings, and documentation.
• Perform thermal and structural analysis to ensure reliability under environmental stresses such as vibration, shock, and temperature extremes.
• Lead mechanical development across the full lifecycle: concept, prototyping, testing, and production release.
• Ensure designs meet ruggedization and environmental standards (e.g. MIL-STD, DO-160).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RF, electronics, PCB, software) to deliver fully integrated systems.
• Work closely with vendors and manufacturing partners to support fabrication, assembly, and cost optimisation.
• Support testing and validation activities, including thermal, vibration, and environmental testing.
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and continuous improvement across product iterations.

Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design for hardware products such as RF, telecom, aerospace, or defence.
• Strong experience with SolidWorks (3D modelling, assemblies, drawings).
• Proven experience designing electronic enclosures / ruggedized hardware systems.
• Hands-on experience with thermal and structural analysis tools (e.g. FEA, CFD, Flowtherm or similar).
• Knowledge of materials, machining, and manufacturing processes for high-reliability products.
• Experience working with industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or similar.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations and thermal management in electronic systems.
• Experience collaborating with vendors and managing prototype to production transitions.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in RF systems, SATCOM, or antenna-related hardware
• Exposure to defence or aerospace environments
• Understanding of PCB integration and system-level packaging

Why Apply?

If you enjoy working on advanced hardware systems, solving complex engineering challenges, and contributing to the development of next-generation secure communication technologies, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.