Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers to perform hardware engineering activities. Develop innovative and practical technical solutions to complex mechanical engineering problems. Contribute to concept development and support prototyping, production, and testing phases as part of cross-functional design teams. Engage in detailed design work involving solid modeling, requirements analysis, and mechanical engineering analysis. Prepare high-quality formal engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and test reports. Support proposal activities with input on cost estimates and risk assessments, and brief peers, management, and customers on design considerations and program status.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware engineering activities within a collaborative team.
• Develop technical solutions for complex mechanical engineering challenges.
• Contribute to concept development, prototyping, production, and test support.
• Conduct detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems.
• Prepare formal engineering documentation including drawings and specifications.
• Support proposal activities by providing cost estimates and risk assessments.
• Brief peers, management, and customers on design considerations and program status.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Design.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in requirements analysis, FEA, vibration analysis, and calculations.
• Solid working knowledge of CAD tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Effective presentation skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with mechanism development, Free Body Diagrams, and hand calculations.
• Ability to design tests for military environmental, shock, and vibration qualifications.
• Capability to obtain a security clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with MagicDraw and Jira is a plus.
• Familiarity with drawing standards is preferred.
• Temperament to work in lab, shop floor, or office environments.
• Desire and ability to lead teams or individuals in design and manufacturing tasks.

Work Environment

Work in a state-of-the-art facility with a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off. Participate in developing test and simulation hardware and software for Electronic Warfare applications. Opportunities for growth and training in a company known for innovative technology and resources. The position is based in Slidell, LA, where the ARV is being manufactured and tested.

This is a Contract position based out of Slidell, LA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Slidell,LA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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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