Mechanical Engineer III

The Ash Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 194,242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 4% match

Job summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Plano, Texas, onsite. The role focuses on heavy structural modifications for aerospace platforms, using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA, and performing analysis to support design and certification.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5–10 years of aerospace experience, plus experience in multidisciplinary teams and applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 5–10 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Heavy structural mods experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks/CATIA)
• Aerospace experience
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams
• Strong understanding of structural design principles

Responsibilities

• Research advanced mechanical solutions for aerospace missions
• Design heavy structural modifications for LC130H airframe
• Simulate structural performance with FEA and CFD
• Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams
• Document design decisions and technical reports
• Support certification and testing activities

Skills

Aerospace experience

Familiarity with GD&T

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks/Catia

CAD experience

Job description

*** US Citizens or Green Card Holder Only. No C2C or 3rd Parties ***

Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Mechanical Engineer (24528) for our client, a high-tech aerospace and defense contractor delivering complex technology solutions for national security and space exploration. This is a 12-month contract position working in Plano, TX (Onsite). We are offering a pay rate up to $59 per hour W2 based on skill set.

• Compensation: $59/hr W2
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
• Duration: 12-months

Mechanical Engineer III responsible for designing heavy structural modifications for aerospace platforms, utilizing CAD and simulation tools. Works on the modernization of a polar mission capability for an LC130H airframe. Contributes to the full product lifecycle from concept to certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Research advanced mechanical solutions for aerospace missions
• Design heavy structural modifications for LC130H airframe
• Simulate structural performance with FEA and CFD
• Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams
• Document design decisions and technical reports
• Support certification and testing activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Must have 5-10 years as a Mechanical Engineer
• Must have heavy structural mods, Solidworks/Catia, and must have CAD experience.
• Must have aerospace experience
• Familiarity working in multidisciplinary design and development teams
• Strong understanding of overarching structural design

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of applying and interpreting GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Experience in engineering simulation such as FEA, CFD, and thermal analysis
• Background in aerospace and defense
• Industry knowledge of mechanical design principles, including parametric design, model-based definition, material selection, manufacturing, and production processes