Mechanical Subsystem Integration And Test Engineer

Actalent • Los Angeles, CA • 14h ago

Job Title: Mechanical Subsystem Integration and Test EngineerJob Description

As a Mechanical Subsystem Integration and Test Engineer, you will collaborate across disciplines, working closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and network subsystem design teams. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and executing mechanical test campaigns for development, qualification, and acceptance phases.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with various subsystem design teams to plan and execute mechanical test campaigns.

Develop strategies for Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT), including schedules, resource planning, test architecture, and detailed test flows for mechanical subsystems.

Design and architect mechanical ground support equipment, including fixtures, handling tools, and test interfaces.

Coordinate with vendors and supply chain teams to procure mechanical test support equipment and access to environmental testing facilities.

Create detailed test events, descriptions, and procedures to verify mechanical subsystem requirements and ensure compliance with mission standards.

Develop scripts and automation tools for mechanical test execution and data analysis.

Assemble and integrate mechanical subsystems and support equipment, execute tests as per approved plans, and summarize results for engineering review.

Lead root cause investigations for mechanical test failures or anomalies using structured problem-solving techniques.

Ensure compliance with space hardware environmental testing standards such as SMC-S-016, NASA GSFC-STD-7000, and MIL-STD-810G.

Essential Skills

Requirements management and test requirements expertise.

Experience in defining and architecting electro-mechanical integration and packaging for electronics.

Proficiency in writing test plans and creating test scripts with Python.

Experience with electro-mechanical equipment and environmental test standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of experience in mechanical integration and testing of aerospace or high-reliability systems.

Hands-on experience with mechanical ground support equipment and environmental testing.

Proficiency in test automation and data analysis tools.

Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and subsystem interactions.

Experience with spaceflight hardware and qualification campaigns.

Familiarity with SCPI or similar scripting interfaces for test automation.

Knowledge of satellite mechanical systems and launch vehicle interfaces.

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Work Environment

The position is based onsite in Northridge, CA, within the payloads development group working on low orbiting satellites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/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 Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

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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