Mechanisms Engineer

Protingent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing seeks a Mid-Level Mechanisms Engineer in Washington, DC. The role involves designing, analyzing, and testing complex moving mechanical assemblies for spacecraft, missile systems, and air platforms, with emphasis on flight-critical mechanisms such as actuators, hinges, deployment, and separation systems.

The engineer will perform kinematic, structural, and thermal modeling to ensure mechanism performance and reliability in demanding aerospace environments, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years designing mechanisms for spacecraft, missiles, or air platforms.
• Experience designing, analyzing, and testing flight-critical mechanical assemblies such as actuators and deployment/separation devices.
• Proficiency in kinematic, stress, and thermal analysis for aerospace applications.
• CAD modeling experience; Siemens NX preferred; familiarity with GD&T (ANSI Y14.5).
• Must be able to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams; lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hardware development from concept through manufacturing, environmental testing, and flight qualification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanisms into vehicle architectures within mass/power/interface constraints.
• Utilize CAD modeling and analyses to validate mechanism performance in aerospace environments.

Skills

Kinematic analysis

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Job Title

Mid-Level Mechanisms Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Mid-Level Mechanisms Engineer with our client located in Washington, DC.

Job Description

The Aerospace Mechanisms Engineer will design, analyze, and test complex moving mechanical assemblies for spacecraft, missile systems, and air platforms. This position requires experience developing flight critical mechanisms, including motor drives, deployment hinges, latching mechanisms, and separation systems. The engineer will perform kinematic, structural, and thermal modeling to ensure mechanism performance and reliability in demanding aerospace environments.

Job Responsibilities

This role involves overseeing hardware development from conceptual design through manufacturing, environmental testing, and final flight qualification. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanisms into vehicle architectures while meeting strict mass, power, and interface constraints. Proficiency in CAD modeling is required, with Siemens NX preferred; familiarity with ANSI Y14.5 is also necessary.

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design and development of mechanisms for spacecraft, missile systems, or air platforms. Experience designing, analyzing, and testing flight critical mechanical assemblies, including actuators, hinges, latching devices, and deployment or separation mechanisms. Proficiency in kinematic, stress, and thermal analysis for aerospace applications. Experience managing hardware development from initial concept through manufacturing, environmental testing, and flight qualification. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate mechanisms into overall vehicle architectures. CAD proficiency, preferably with Siemens NX; familiarity ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrates strong initiative, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving without requiring constant direction. Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Job Details

Job Type: Direct hire
Salary: $112K-$160K
Location: Washington, DC
Required US Citizen and Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.