Principal Mechanical Designer – Propulsion & Aerospace

Actalent; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA (Health Spending Account)

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Reno, NV is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for propulsion and aerospace applications, including pressure vessels and rocket hardware. You will own technical aspects of mission-critical systems tied to defense, space technology, and missile defense, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive design, analysis, testing, and qualification.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mechanical engineering, a Bachelors in Mechanical or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience at senior levels.
• Strong experience with pressure vessel design and propulsion-related applications.
• Expertise in sealing technologies and high-temperature systems.
• Solid understanding of high-temperature materials and compatibility.
• Proficient in Creo and GD&T application in drawings.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for propulsion and aerospace applications.
• Balance pressure, temperature, weight, manufacturability, and reliability in trade studies.
• Support design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and qualification across the lifecycle.
• Select materials for high-temperature environments ensuring long-term reliability.
• Develop sealing solutions including O-ring design for high-pressure systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in reviews, failure investigations, and root-cause analysis.
• Work remotely or in distributed teams while maintaining clear stakeholder communication.

Skills

10+ years mechanical engineering sr/pr

Pressure vessel design

Sealing technologies & O-ring design

High-temperature materials

Creo CAD

Materials selection & compatibility

GD&T knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related

Tools

Creo

Job description

Actalent in Reno, NV is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for propulsion and aerospace applications, including pressure vessels and rocket hardware. You will own technical aspects of mission-critical systems tied to defense, space technology, and missile defense, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive design, analysis, testing, and qualification.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mechanical engineering, a Bachelors in Mechanical or