Mechanical Engineer III

The Ash Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 4,822,000 - 8,128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching after 6 months

Job summary

The Ash Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for a 12-month contract in Plano, TX (onsite). Compensation up to $59/hr W2, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care. After six months, a 4% matched 401(k) with full vesting is provided.

Responsibilities include designing heavy structural modifications for aerospace platforms, conducting simulations (FEA/CFD), and supporting product lifecycle from concept to certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-10 years as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Heavy structural mods experience with CAD tools.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Strong understanding of overarching structural design.

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

Multidisciplinary teamwork

GD&T knowledge

FEM/CFD experience

Model-based definition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

CAD

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