Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent • Mattaponi, VA • 2d ago

Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description

Direct and execute engineering efforts focused on aircraft weaponization, including Hydra 70 rocket launchers, air launched effects, configurable munitions launchers, aircraft structural modifications, and structural interfaces. Ensure compliance with relevant FAA and military specifications. Design components, assemblies, systems, and technical data packages that interface with electromechanical systems, aircraft structures, weapon interfaces, control systems, and personnel.

Responsibilities

Manage configuration updates, data transfers, and technical recommendations for the GAU-19 weapon system, providing oversight of the technical data and CAD packages.

Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and programmatic level meetings, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, schedules, and budgets.

Coordinate with vendors, electrical engineers, structural analysts, manufacturing teams, A&P mechanics, and supply chain personnel to ensure design intent and production goals are achieved.

Produce CAD models, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, installation instructions, and modification documentation using SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and CREO PTC for machined, sheet metal, and composites.

Supervise and support fabrication and testing of first-article designs, providing hands-on assistance, manufacturing support, and deviation disposition as required.

Author and review technical reports and other documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Experience in mechanical design related to aircraft systems

Experience in project management

5-8 years of experience in the field

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Exposure to mechanical design on commercial or military aircraft

Experience with sheet metal and aircraft design

Work Environment

Join a dynamic mechanical engineering team comprised of around 20 engineers, working closely with a separate 145-person repair and fabrication shop. This environment provides great exposure to full cycle manufacturing with opportunities for growth and potential for direct hire based on performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mattaponi, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mattaponi,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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