Who We Are / Company Summary :
Skywire Networks (a division of Xchange Telecom) is one of the fastest-growing internet and network service providers in New York City—and we're just getting started.
Headquartered in NYC and founded in 2002, we're building the next-generation broadband infrastructure that powers connectivity for thousands of businesses, properties, and residents across NYC, New Jersey, and beyond. Our mission is simple : bring fast, reliable, and affordable internet and voice services to underserved neighborhoods, overbuilt areas, and everyone in between.
We operate a hybrid network that combines fiber, fixed wireless, and edge technologies to solve the problem of poor fiber density in dense urban environments. With over :
- 2,000+ lit buildings
- 350,000+ near-net buildings
- 50 neighborhood hubs
- 25,000+ residential customers
- 1,000+ businesses served
we're making high-speed internet more accessible, resilient, and customer-friendly every day.
At Skywire, we take pride in our local roots—our team lives and works in the communities we serve. We're collaborative, innovative, and committed to making a real difference for our customers.
Position Summary :
We are looking for a versatile and self-driven Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical and environmental design across our Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) infrastructure. You'll drive the evaluation and selection of enclosures, cabling, power solutions, and mounting systems — designing, testing, integrating, and optimizing both indoor and outdoor deployment hardware. This role blends core engineering fundamentals with make vs buy analysis, hands-on prototyping, field collaboration, and supplier coordination — ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Product Engineering & Development :Evaluate and optimize OEM telecom enclosures, antenna housings, pole / rooftop mounts, brackets, and thermal solutions.Standardize equipment platforms to improve field install efficiency and reduce costs.Perform make-vs-buy analysis and qualify alternate hardware sources to reduce supply chain risk.Design for outdoor environmental challenges — heat, corrosion, vibration, ingress (IP / NEMA).Produce 3D models and 2D technical drawings in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.).Develop and document clear mechanical documentation for cabling, power, and assembly to support consistent, high-quality and efficient installations.Maintain detailed full-stream cost models covering hardware, software, and services used in deploymentsPrototyping & Testing :Build and test mechanical prototypes and assemblies.Conduct environmental, vibration, thermal, and ingress protection (IP) testing as needed.Field & Operational Support :Work closely with field team to refine designs to improve install ability, reliability, and serviceability.Visit customer sites for installation validation and troubleshooting.Project Coordination :Coordinate across supply chain, procurement, sales, field ops, service delivery, and financeEnsure alignment on qualification status, full-stream costs, and deployment readiness.Collaborate with electrical / network engineering to ensure seamless mechanical-electrical integration.Manage supplier relationships for sourcing and quality assurance.Compliance & Documentation :Ensure designs meet industry standards for telecom, safety, and environmental (e.g., NEMA, NEBS, UL, IP ratings).Maintain accurate documentation for mechanical and electro-mechanical designs and installations.Own and implement the engineering change control process to ensure that design modifications are communicated, traceable, and systematically implemented.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical, Thermo-Mechanical, or related field (Master's preferred).5+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience - telecom, electronics, or infrastructure strongly preferred.CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and simulation tools (FEA, CFD).Field experience with equipment integration and mechanical assembly.Knowledge of materials, coatings, sealing, and thermal management in outdoor environments.Familiarity with RF shielding, grounding, and thermal dissipation for electronic equipment.Experience with telecom industry standards (e.g., GR-487, NEBS).Excellent communication, documentation, cross-functional collaboration skills.Experience with outdoor wireless systems (e.g., 5G mmWave or FWA deployments) is a plus.Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment.