Aerospace Mechanical Engineer: Actuation & FEA (Onsite)

ACTalent; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Whippany, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze components for aerospace actuation systems, focusing on robust product designs and reliable performance in demanding environments.

You will perform stress analyses (FEA, fatigue) and use CREO for 3D modeling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a high-technology manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CREO and 3D CAD tools for mechanical design and modeling.
• Strong mechanical design skills for complex assemblies.
• Proficiency with GD&T for precise documentation.
• Ability to perform and interpret stress analyses (fatigue, bearing life, FEA).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and communication.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create product designs that withstand aerospace environments with high vibration and temperature variations.
• Develop stress analyses including gear bending, fatigue, and FEA.
• Optimize mechanical designs using CAD, tolerance stack-up, and manufacturing considerations.
• Design assemblies with gears, seals, load paths, fasteners, springs, and electronics packaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical requirements.
• Apply aerospace materials knowledge and post-process techniques for durability.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Support program milestones and manufacturing needs.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise to production and aftermarket aerospace actuators.

Job description

Actalent in Whippany, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze components for aerospace actuation systems, focusing on robust product designs and reliable performance in demanding environments.

You will perform stress analyses (FEA, fatigue) and use CREO for 3D modeling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military aerospace applications.