Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic and small mechanical engineering team located in Niceville. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong foundation in rapid prototyping, Department of Defense (DoD) experience, and design for manufacturing. The engineer will be responsible for developing models from concept designs and designing mounts and enclosures for electronics, while considering factors such as g-shock and vibration.

Responsibilities:

• Develop models from concept designs.
• Design mounts and enclosures for electronics considering g-shock and vibration.
• Create 3D parts for proof of concept.
• Machine parts for final application.
• Consider varying tolerances depending on application.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in mechanical engineering and design.
• Proficiency in Creo and SolidWorks for 3D modeling.
• Knowledge of airframe design and missile design.
• Understanding of design for manufacturability.
• Experience in Department of Defense (DoD) projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience overseeing a mechanical design team.
• R&D and prototyping experience.
• Ability to work with machined parts and 3D printers.

Work Environment:

The work environment includes office, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing areas. The company offers a small company culture with a visible role and vertically integrated structure. Negotiable paid time off and holidays are part of the benefits package.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 Niceville, FL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.