Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Actalent • Columbia, MD • 4h ago

Job Title: Mechanical Packaging EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Packaging Engineer to design, provide production support, and test electrical and electronic systems. The role involves designing lightweight electrical assemblies in space-constrained enclosures that must function reliably in high-demand environments.

Responsibilities

Design lightweight electrical assemblies for high-reliability environments.

Perform structural and thermal analysis on designs.

Collaborate with the electrical engineering department to define mechanical design requirements and develop packaging design concepts.

Create detailed drawing layouts for development.

Partner with manufacturing to ensure designs meet company standards and capabilities.

Essential Skills

Experience in mechanical packaging, electronics, and enclosures.

Proficiency in mechanical engineering and packaging design.

Competence in SolidWorks, structural analysis, and thermal analysis.

Familiarity with manufacturing processes, particularly in aerospace and aviation sectors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing mechanical packaging for electrical/electronic assemblies.

Ability to create production-level engineering documentation for a manufacturing environment.

Experience in integrating and supporting first article builds in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in an engineering and lab environment, adhering to a 9-80 work schedule. You will be part of a team working on innovative projects, including the design of airships used for persistent surveillance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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 Columbia,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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