Junior Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Virginia Beach, VA • 3h ago

Description

Junior Mechanical Engineering position with emphasis on electronics hardware design. This position will work with a lead mechanical engineer as part of a cross-functional team of engineers to design and develop high-performance products. The scope of the position encompasses a range of responsibilities, spanning mechanical design, analysis, and integration of high-performance radio amplifiers, servers, power supplies, loudspeakers, and other electronics. Duties may also include the design, assembly and maintenance of production test fixtures as required. Mechanical engineers will also be responsible for fostering partnerships with suppliers to support engineering development activity.

Ideal candidates will show a willingness to learn and a grow their skillset while developing innovative solutions to challenging design constraints. They will show a willingness to take on new or unfamiliar challenges while identifying and overcoming downstream obstacles. They will offer customers unique solutions, enabling the team to maintain a competitive edge in the market space. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in the description above.

Essential Functions*:

Create 3D models for design feasibility and interference detection

Produce 2D manufacturing & assembly drawings from 3D models

Interface with outside vendors to source custom machined, sheet metal, die-cut, and injection molded parts

Develop and manage mechanical design packages (models, drawings, BOMs)

Analyze designs to determine suitability for intended purpose and environments, including (but not limited to) thermal and structural with an emphasis on vibration and shock, fatigue, etc.

Perform GD&T tolerance analyses of designs to ensure manufacturability and interchangeability.

Directly interface with members of the product development team to produce high quality, dependable products and resolve technical issues.

Interpret and apply military, industry and customer standards.

Attendance and participation in internal and customer-attended meetings.

Conduct root cause analysis investigations for production and field failures

Provide input into new products, processes, standards, and plans

Provide guidance to production/manufacturing operators in the assembly of production hardware.

Must be able to work onsite in Virginia Beach, VA (not remote)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to think in 3D

Experience using PTC applications, including Creo & Windchill PLM software

Experience managing large CAD assemblies (100+ parts)

Experience with electronics packaging and integration (PCB's, connectors, harnesses, buttons, switches, etc.)

Experience with sheet metal & machined-part design

Experience with industry standard coatings & finishes (anodize, powder coat, paint, etc.)

Understanding and experience designing for both military and commercial environments

Knowledge of designing to meet MIL-STD-810 requirements

Self-motivated and ability to work with limited guidance

Strong team player who can incorporate input from others and can generate consensus

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

health, vision, dental, pto, retirement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 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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