R&D Mechanical Engineer

ALTEN; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

We are Alten Technology USA, an engineering company delivering across the product development cycle. An R&D Mechanical Engineer will design, analyze, and test mechanical systems, leading from concept to prototype and launch, in collaboration with cross-functional teams at our Bartlesville site.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in a product development or R&D setting, SolidWorks proficiency, and experience with CFD/FEA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a product development or R&D environment.
• Knowledge of integrated CFD/Thermal Analysis/FEA tools.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks required.
• Experience designing mechanical systems, assemblies, and components for production.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing and testing prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems to meet product performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Analyze problems or deficiencies and developing product solutions to resolve them.
• Conduct mechanical experiments and evaluations to improve and innovate product designs.
• Update documentation and drawings/designs using CAD technology.
• Work directly with Senior Engineers to develop and test new mechanical approaches for products
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using CAD software.
• Lead and support product development activities from concept generation through prototype development, testing, and product launch.
• Develop and execute engineering test plans, analyze results, and provide recommendations for design improvements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, design analyses, and failure investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, regulatory, and product management.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering change processes.
• Maintain project schedules and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CFD/FEA tools

CAD software

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As an R&D Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems to meet product performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Analyze problems or deficiencies and developing product solutions to resolve them.
• Conduct mechanical experiments and evaluations to improve and innovate product designs.
• Update documentation and drawings/designs using CAD technology.
• Work directly with Senior Engineers to develop and test new mechanical approaches for products
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using CAD software.
• Lead and support product development activities from concept generation through prototype development, testing, and product launch.
• Develop and execute engineering test plans, analyze results, and provide recommendations for design improvements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, design analyses, and failure investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, regulatory, and product management.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering change processes.
• Maintain project schedules and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications;

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a product development or R&D environment.

• Knowledge of integrated CFD/Thermal Analysis/FEA tools

Proficiency with SolidWorks required

Experience designing mechanical systems, assemblies, and components for production.

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, and manufacturing processes.

Experience developing and testing prototypes.

Location: On-site daily in Bartlesville, OK

Salary Range: $100K-$140K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.