Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsible for defining requirements, designing, analyzing, sourcing, and testing electric motors, either permanent magnet or induction, used in gas turbine engines. The role may also involve supporting the integration of third-party motors and controllers for test applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop motor and system requirements using electromagnetic and engine system knowledge.
• Conduct motor and generator design, analysis, and documentation.
• Participate in system-level trade studies with cross-functional teams.
• Assist with optimization of motor and system designs.
• Create and support 3D CAD models and product definitions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to source prototype and production hardware.
• Support testing, qualification, and integration with test rigs and hardware.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Essential Skills:

• Experience with 2D/3D electromagnetic design tools.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and product definition.
• Experience specifying off-the-shelf motors, generators, inverters, and test equipment.
• System-level design experience.
• Hands-on experience with test rig design and testing.
• Familiarity with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Experience creating requirements and analysis documentation.
• Engineering degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jupiter, FL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $74.52/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 hybrid position in Jupiter, FL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.