Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a pivotal role in the product development and execution team, providing hands-on engineering expertise in the development of various electromechanical assemblies for government customers. The position involves overseeing product development and design through to production, collaborating closely with the R&D team on prototype builds, testing, and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Assess Technical Data Package (TDP) to formulate design, validation, and production strategy.
• Develop and maintain program-specific Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs).
• Lead change control, technical issue resolution, and program Engineering deliverables for sub-components and final assemblies.
• Conduct Design Reviews and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analyses.
• Coordinate, support, and/or create 2D/3D designs in SolidWorks for internal production and outsourcing activities.
• Develop and execute Design Verification Plan (DVP), including reviewing government validation requirements, creating test procedures, planning test equipment calibration and fixtures, performing internal engineering testing, and writing formal test reports.
• Support component and assembly builds from initial prototype through full production launch.

Essential Skills:

• Expertise and proficiency with SolidWorks to design for manufacturing, preferably for electromechanical assemblies.
• 8+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, ideally within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience with Design to Production, full life cycle, new product introduction, and concept development.
• Strong foundation of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience launching new models/products through certification and into production.
• Advanced and recent hands-on CAD knowledge; SolidWorks strongly preferred.
• Experience in engineering risk management tools such as DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Hands-on experience with testing, from test setup and calibration to writing test procedures and reports.
• Experience in working with and designing electrical content like wiring harnesses and PCBA.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Technical background with understanding of military product developments, including military standards and specifications.
• Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks is strongly desired.

Work Environment:

The work environment is characterized by a collaborative culture with no politics, offering a fast-paced setting and the freedom to diversify and choose projects. The company is a leading provider of cutting-edge military technologies, committed to excellence and innovation in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance solutions globally.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tustin, California.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $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 Tustin, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 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. 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 for other accommodation options.