Mechanical Design Engineer

Technical-Link N. America; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 110,208 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in CAD systems, particularly Siemens NX. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in space hardware assembly and testing, with excellent communication skills and a Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This is a contract position at a mid-senior level, offering a competitive pay rate ranging from $80.00/hr to $90.00/hr, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in space hardware assembly and testing.
• Experience with mechanical test instrumentation such as thermocouples and accelerometers.
• Familiarity with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Generate detailed CAD designs with appropriate dimensioning.
• Support space hardware qualification campaigns.
• Deliver written test plans and reports.

Skills

Siemens NX CAD package

Mechanical assembly

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Structural, and Aeronautical Engineering

Master's or PhD degree in related discipline

Tools

JIRA

TRAC

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Responsibilities

• Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Support space hardware qualification/acceptance campaigns
  • Deliver well‑written test plans, procedures, and reports
  • Design of test fixtures
  • Assembly and build of test/flight hardware
  • Develop space hardware assembly build procedures
  • Perform mechanical builds of prototype or space hardware
• Experience working with cross functional teams and a strong ability to collaborate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Structural, and Aeronautical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Siemens NX CAD package (Siemens NX, NX Teamcenter, GD&T per ASME Y14.5).
• 3+ years of experience in space hardware assembly, integration and test.
• Familiar with mechanical test instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, etc.
• Familiar with mechanical assembly, typical assembly tools, and space hardware build best practices.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical, Structural, and Aeronautical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Track record of successfully delivering compelling written reports and complete designs on time, to scope, with high quality.
• 5+ years of experience with Siemens NX CAD package (Siemens NX, NX Teamcenter, GD&T per ASME Y14.5).
• 5+ years of experience in space hardware assembly, integration and test.
• Space hardware thermal vacuum test experience.
• Space hardware vibration test experience.Solid understanding of design for manufacturing methods.
• Data analysis/processing capabilities.
• High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive; resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experienced with Issue tracking applications (JIRA, TRAC).
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Location

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area