Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement plan

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Transportation benefits

PTO/Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for electric propulsion systems in Everett, WA. You will create 3D CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks, document designs, and support cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design trades, and producing technical documentation. A background in aerospace or related manufacturing processes is valued, with a hybrid onsite/remote work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace considered).
• 1–5 years mechanical engineering experience preferred.
• Strong SolidWorks skills.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and supporting manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies for electric propulsion systems.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks.
• Support product development from concept through production release.
• Perform design trade studies and evaluate manufacturing approaches.
• Develop technical reports, BOMs, assembly instructions, and test documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM systems

Manufacturing processes

Ansys

Job description

Location: Everett (Hybrid)

Schedule: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote

Join an innovative engineering team developing advanced electric propulsion and battery technology for next-generation aircraft. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, testing, and production of cutting-edge aerospace products in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies for electric propulsion systems
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation using SolidWorks
• Support product development from concept through production release
• Perform design trade studies and evaluate manufacturing approaches
• Develop technical reports, BOMs, assembly instructions, and test documentation
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test teams throughout the product lifecycle
• Review test data and implement design improvements
• Support technical problem-solving and cross-functional engineering efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred (Aerospace Engineering will also be considered)
• 1-5 years of mechanical engineering experience preferred
• Strong SolidWorks skills
• Experience creating engineering drawings and supporting manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering documentation
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Ansys or structural analysis
• Manufacturing engineering
• Product release processes
• Aerospace products or aerospace standards
• Carbon fiber composites
• Battery systems or electric propulsion technologies
• CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, aluminum, or titanium components

Why Apply?

• Work on innovative aerospace and electrification technologies
• Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle
• Collaborate with a highly technical and experienced engineering team
• Support products that are helping shape the future of aviation
• Join a growing organization with strong investment and long-term expansion plans

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.

• 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 & long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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