Mechanical Designer (aerospace)

Mechanical Designer

In this role, you will utilize your skills and expertise to develop engineering definitions for the Airborne Mission Network (ABMN) C-130 program. Your work will involve creating and reviewing complex technical data packages, including parts and assemblies for advanced mission payloads and electronic systems. You will ensure clarity, completeness, and accuracy in layouts, drawings, and models, while identifying design errors and recommending improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering definitions for the ABMN C-130 program.
• Create and review layouts, drawings, and models for clarity, completeness, and accuracy.
• Identify design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommend revisions or improvements.
• Work with multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Apply and interpret industry-standard design principles, including parametric design and model-based definition.
• Participate in fabrication, manufacturing, and production processes.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with Solidworks and Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM).
• Ability to read blueprints and understand engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools and drafting practices using SOLIDWORKS.
• Knowledge of configuration management and government standards.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates or Technical Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Background in the Aerospace & Defense Industry is advantageous.
• Experience with 3Dxperience (PLM) software is beneficial.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

Work Environment

The work environment is an office setting situated close to aircraft hangars, offering a dynamic and fast-paced atmosphere. The workplace features a state-of-the-art coffee house and a free onsite fitness center. The position may evolve into a direct role, offering a generous 401K package with 150% matching up to 6%.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Englewood, Colorado.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00/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)

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.