Senior Aerospace Design Engineer - Hands-on Leader

Actalent; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and systems from concept through delivery. The role requires translating requirements into mechanical solutions, performing analyses, developing CAD models, and guiding junior engineers on multiple programs.

The position is based in Mukilteo, WA, with a 9/80 schedule and onsite work. A BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years in aerospace/defense design are

Qualifications

• Requires true aerospace/defense design experience.
• Strong mechanical design fundamentals.
• Proficient in SolidWorks; CAD/CAE knowledge.
• Experienced with qualification-tested hardware.
• Ability to manage multiple design priorities while hands-on.
• Strong technical problem-solving and creativity.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• Quality and safety-focused mindset.
• U.S. person status under export-control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on mechanical design of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and systems.
• Translate requirements into mechanical design solutions.
• Perform and review engineering calculations and analyses.
• Develop CAD models and drawing packages.
• Support prototypes and hardware testing.
• Provide technical direction to junior engineers.
• Lead design efforts independently while collaborating across teams.
• Support multiple programs simultaneously.
• Contribute to proposals and customer-facing technical presentations.

Skills

Aerospace/defense experience

Mechanical design

GD&T/calculations

Independent multi-tasking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Quality & safety mindset

U.S. export-control status

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/CAE

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of aerospace structures, mechanisms, and systems from concept through delivery. The role requires translating requirements into mechanical solutions, performing analyses, developing CAD models, and guiding junior engineers on multiple programs.

The position is based in Mukilteo, WA, with a 9/80 schedule and onsite work. A BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years in aerospace/defense design are