Aerospace Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an Everett, WA contract role focused on the design and delivery of electric powertrain components. The engineer will develop CAD models, perform design-for-manufacturing tasks, and generate complete design packages for production release.

The role emphasizes documentation, test method development, and collaboration across Quality, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with aviation standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• SolidWorks experience with ability to produce quality drawings.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
• Preferred: Aerospace, Defense, Battery Technology, Electrification, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment, Robotics, or Electromechanical products.
• General PLM experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply aerospace standard design practices to electric aircraft motors and sub-components.
• Conduct trade studies on design and manufacturing options.
• Produce complete design packages with drawings, analyses, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Review designs, manufacturing plans, and test procedures for compliance.
• Coordinate with Quality, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Testing teams.
• Lead resolution of technical problems with cross-functional teams.
• Develop understanding of certification requirements for Electric Propulsion Units for aviation.

Skills

SolidWorks

Manufacturing knowledge

Engineering documentation

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PLM

Ansys

Job description

An industry-leading battery and electric motor aerospace company in Everett, WA is currently hiring for a Mechanical Engineer. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and delivery of the company's electric powertrain products. The Mechanical Engineer will evaluate requirements and use cases to create and iterate detailed CAD models of design options including rotatives, structures, materials/lubrication selections, assembly processes, and test methods. Additionally, the Mechanical Engineer will be expected to support design documentation development and release, write technical reports, test requirements, and analyze test results. This role is heavily focused on product release and documentation rather than net-new product design.

Pay - $44/hr. - $65/hr. ($91k/yr. - $135k/yr.) - Depending on years of relevant experience.

Location - Everett,WA (Hybrid; Typically 3 days on-site and 2 days remote)

6-Month Contract to Start (Potential for extension up to 12 months or convert to a permanent employee)

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Apply aerospace standard design practices to electric aircraft motors and sub-components, including machined components, bearing selection/sizing, material selection, coatings, fasteners, lubricants, DFM.
• Conduct trade studies on design and manufacturing options, identify methods for risk reduction and technology development.
• Produce complete design packages detailed drawings, analysis reports, BOMs, assembly instructions.
• Conduct reviews of designs, manufacturing plans, and test procedures to ensure compliance with design and performance requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments through hardware delivery and operations (Quality, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Testing, etc.).
• Lead resolution of technical problems, achieving buy-in from cross-functional teams.
• Develop a strong understanding of technical and certification requirements for Electric Propulsion Units for aviation.

Qualification Requirements

• (Non-negotiable) 3-5+ years of relevant experience.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• (Non-negotiable) Must have SolidWorks experience (strong design experience in SolidWorks vs. familiarity from school). The team needs good drafters who are engineers; engineers who understand how parts are manufactured and who can produce quality drawings efficiently.
• (Non-negotiable) Must have experience working in a manufacturing setting (manufacturing knowledge is more important than advanced theoretical design experience).
• Preferred industry experience in Aerospace, Defense, Battery Technology, Electrification, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment, Robotics, or Electromechanical Products.
• General PLM experience.
• Proficiency in mechanical design and engineering drawings.
• Production drawing generation.
• Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM).
• Engineering documentation.
• Ansys experience is a bonus.

Employee Value Proposition

• This is not a maintenance engineering job, a sustaining engineering role, or a company building incremental improvements to existing products. This is an opportunity to help bring next-generation electrification technology from development into real-world production.
• You'll join a rapidly growing engineering organization that is helping transform how aircraft, defense systems, data centers, heavy transportation, and energy infrastructure are powered. The team has already demonstrated real-world success, with electric propulsion technology flown across multiple aircraft platforms, and is now entering a major commercialization and production phase.
• Key reasons engineers are excited about this opportunity:
• Work on technology that is actively changing the future of aerospace and electrification.
• Influence products that move from prototype into production.
• Gain exposure to batteries, electric motors, power systems, aerospace hardware, and advanced manufacturing.
• Work directly with highly experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.
• See your work quickly translate into deliverable hardware rather than spending years on theoretical development.
• Significant company investment and executive backing are fueling aggressive growth and new product expansion.
• Opportunity to support applications beyond aerospace, including defense, mobility, energy storage, and data center technologies.
• High visibility role with meaningful ownership and direct impact on program execution.
• Strong potential for long-term career growth as the organization continues to scale.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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.

Benefits may include the following:

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.