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Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Wilmington, MA • 7h ago

Job Title: Mechanical engineer

Hiring a mechanical engineer looking to grow their career at one of the leading defense companies

Description

Key Responsibilities:

-Design and develop mechanical components and systems for test environments supporting missile defense products.

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical designs with electrical, software, and systems engineering disciplines.

Create detailed documentation including CAD models, drawings, and specifications for test equipment.

-Support all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including concept development, design verification, production, and sustainment.

-Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in lab, field, and production environments.

-Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements.

-Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

-Present technical findings and project updates to stakeholders and leadership.

What We're Looking For:

-Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

-Proven experience in mechanical design and integration, preferably in aerospace or defense.

-Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) and engineering documentation.

-Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

-Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

-Active Secret Clearance

Skills

design, Creo, mechanical engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications We Value: Design experience with mechanical and electronic packaging Experience with Configuration Management processes, application, and tools (e.g., Windchill / cPDM) Experience with cable design, specifically CREO Schematic

Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Additional Job Details: Responsibilities to Anticipate: Research, plan, design and develop mechanical test systems in areas including, but not limited to, vibration, thermal, hydraulic, radio frequency, and electro-optical for production testing environments Integrate and validate test systems against stringent accuracy and reliability requirements Evaluate production installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions

Must Have: Active Security Clearance

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 Wilmington,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 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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