Mechanical Engineer Mechanisms

Mechanical Engineer - Mechanisms

Location: 100% Onsite - Northridge, CA

As a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Mechanisms, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing mechanical devices and systems. You will utilize computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools to address engineering challenges in fields such as aerospace, medical devices, or industrial machinery. Your key responsibilities will include research, analysis, prototype development, performance testing, troubleshooting failures, and ensuring the accuracy of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze problems and research feasible mechanical solutions.
• Evaluate designs for performance and feasibility.
• Conduct tests on mechanical systems.
• Utilize CAD and CAE tools to design new mechanical devices and subsystems.
• Develop and execute test procedures, analyze test results, and refine designs.
• Oversee the manufacturing process and ensure products meet design specifications.
• Investigate equipment failures to identify root causes and recommend remedies.
• Collaborate with other engineers and teams to develop project goals and communicate technical information.
• Serve as a critical technical interface in design reviews and product development activities.
• Develop and refine testing requirements and processes for new devices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during manufacturing or operational phases.
• Maintain and update technical documentation related to designs and projects.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in mechanical design and analysis with NX.
• Experience with optic, NX, and precision mechanisms.
• Space qualification and optical communication systems experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, including thermodynamics, materials science, and stress analysis.
• 5+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.
• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with space systems, free space optical systems, or precision mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience executing space qualification of mechanisms and using NX/teamcenter.
• Drawing experience with GD&T.
• Experience building optical systems in a lab or clean room environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Work Environment:

You will work onsite in Northridge, CA, five days a week. You will be part of a technical team of optomechanical engineers, thermal engineers, structural analysis engineers, and manufacturing engineers. Your role involves solving challenging technical problems associated with delivering an ultra-high-performing optical, electrical, and mechatronic module to space. You will tackle complex design challenges while ensuring smooth technical execution of current production operations.

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 - $90.00/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 Nov 28, 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.