Mechanical Engineer

Aleron; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead thermal design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft systems. You will develop models, conduct trades, and drive verification across instruments and subsystems.

The role requires extensive thermal experience in aerospace environments, with leadership responsibilities and collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 9+ years in thermal analysis of mechanical/electronic systems in space/air/ground environments.
• 9+ years in thermal vacuum testing.
• 5+ years leading a multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering team through requirements, design, analysis, test, delivery, and launch.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal design and analysis of spacecraft hardware, payloads, instruments, structures, mechanisms, and electronics packaging.
• Develop and evaluate thermal models using Thermal Desktop, FEA tools, and other software to support design and optimization.
• Lead thermal engineering activities including requirements development, trade studies, sensitivity analyses, verification planning, and design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and ensure program success.
• Develop thermal test plans, analyze results, and present findings to leadership and customers.

Skills

Thermal analysis experience

Thermal vacuum testing

Team leadership

Space environment know-how

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Energy/Engineering or Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda

Flotherm

Icepak

FEA software

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Location

Palm Bay, FL

Employment Type

Temp to Perm (12 months)

Industry

Aerospace & Defense

Compensation

$62.50 - $72.11/hr.

Schedule

980-Reg

About the Opportunity

• We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to lead the thermal design, analysis, and testing of advanced aerospace and space-based systems.
• In this role, you'll work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative thermal solutions for spacecraft instruments, payloads, and subsystems operating in demanding environments.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Perform thermal design and analysis of spacecraft hardware, payloads, instruments, structures, mechanisms, and electronics packaging.
• Develop and evaluate thermal models using Thermal Desktop, FEA tools, and other advanced analysis software to support system design and optimization.
• Lead thermal engineering activities including requirements development, trade studies, sensitivity analyses, verification planning, and design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful program execution.
• Develop thermal test plans, analyze test results, prepare technical documentation, and present findings to leadership, customers, and review boards.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering or Science.
• 9+ years of experience with thermal analysis of mechanical and electronic systems, in space, air or ground environments.
• 9+ years of experience with thermal vacuum testing.
• 5+ years of professional experience leading a multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering team through system requirements, design, analysis, test, hardware build, delivery and launch.

What Sets You Apart

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering or Science.
• 7+ years of professional experience using thermal analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop, Sinda, Flotherm, Icepak, etc.
• Experience with finite element analysis software.
• Able to support design decisions with well documented engineering analyses and calculations.
• Able to analyze problems and to focus and drive down to the root cause of problems quickly.
• Experience in leading engineering teams from conceptual through detailed design phases.
• Experience as a lead engineer, project engineer, or IPT lead.
• Experience with Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of system level thermal design & development, payload level integration and test, and risk mitigation for space-based environments.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Requires an active Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Legal and Eligibility

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.