Mechanical Engineer

BCforward; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical AI&T Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. The role requires generating designs via CAD systems and supporting space hardware qualification campaigns. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience with Siemens NX CAD. The contract is for 3 months with a competitive pay range of $55.00/hr - $65.00/hr. This is a mid-senior level position, ideal for those with a strong collaborative ability and mechanical assembly knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience using Siemens NX CAD package.
• 3+ years of experience in space hardware assembly, integration, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings.
• Support space hardware qualification/acceptance campaigns.
• Deliver well‑written test plans, procedures, and reports.

Skills

Experience with Siemens NX CAD package

Mechanical test instrumentation knowledge

Collaborative skills

Mechanical assembly and tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

BCforward is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical AI&T Engineer to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles, CA

Position: Mechanical AI&T Engineer

Work Arrangement: ONSITE

Duration: 3 months (Possible Extension).

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Key job responsibilities

• Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Support space hardware qualification/acceptance campaigns including:
• 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

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
• Experience working with cross functional teams and a strong ability to collaborate

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology