Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in electronic packaging and an eye for industrial and artistic design principles to help shape cutting-edge RF and digital systems. This role spans the full product lifecycle—from concept and design to integration and production—offering the opportunity to solve complex challenges and influence designs that balance performance, aesthetics, and user experience.

Lead the mechanical design of RF/digital systems, including 3D modeling, layout, and detailed drawings.

Apply industrial design principles to enhance product ergonomics, visual appeal, and manufacturability.

Perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses to ensure design integrity in demanding environments.

Develop and maintain test fixtures, manufacturing plans, and design verification procedures.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to merge engineering precision with creative design, delivering high-quality, reliable products.

Interface with suppliers and generate requisitions to support engineering activities.

Participate in design reviews, technical interchanges, and root cause investigations.

Support bids and proposals to help win new business.

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering + 3 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with background suitable to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO preferred) for solid modeling and 2D drawings.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with mechanical design for electronic systems, including tolerance analysis and MIL-STD compliance.
• Knowledge of thermal management, and ruggedized design for military/commercial use.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $115000.00/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 Virginia Beach, VA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.

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