Mechanical Engineer/Aerospace/Defense

Advantage Technical; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement and savings plans

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Mechanical Packaging Engineer in Columbia, MD to design lightweight electrical assemblies for avionics applications. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in mechanical packaging design in the aviation industry.

The position offers competitive pay on a contract-to-hire basis, along with potential benefits such as medical coverage and retirement plans. Occasional travel to a North Carolina facility may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in mechanical packaging design, preferably in aviation.
• Ability to create production-level engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design lightweight electrical assemblies for avionics applications.
• Perform structural and thermal testing on designs.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to define mechanical requirements.

Skills

Mechanical packaging design with electrical assemblies

Collaboration with engineering teams

Production-level engineering documentation

Excellent communication skills

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leader in the defense and aerospace industry located in Columbia, MD that designs, manufactures, and supports aerostat systems used for military, border security, maritime surveillance, communications, and intelligence missions.

Job Title

Title: Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Location & Compensation

Location: On‑site, Columbia, MD
Salary: $40.00 – $60.00 per hour (equivalent to $80,000‑$120,000 annual) on a contract-to-hire basis.

Responsibilities

The individual will design lightweight electrical assemblies in space‑restricted enclosures for avionics applications exposed to the atmosphere and operating in high EMI environments.

Perform analysis on designs, including structural and thermal testing.

Collaborate with electrical engineering designers to define mechanical design requirements and develop packaging design concepts and layout for detailed drawings.

Work with manufacturing to ensure designs meet company standards and capabilities.

Occasional travel to a North Carolina facility may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical packaging design with electrical and electronic assemblies, preferably in the aviation industry.
• Ability to create production‑level engineering documentation for a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to support manufacturing for 1st article builds.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills for interfacing with senior management and customers, and for mentoring other engineers.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Benefits

Base pay range reflects what is reasonably expected for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

Legal Mandatives

Advantage Technical is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E‑Verify employer.