Senior Aerospace Design Engineer SolidWorks Interconnects

Actalent; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to design and develop aerospace and defense components. You will create 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks and drive projects from concept through testing into production.

You will collaborate with customers, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve design challenges and will mentor junior engineers. The position is based in Glendale, CA as a contract-to-hire role with onsite work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or electro‑mechanical products.
• Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience designing machined, molded, stamped, or electro‑mechanical components.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aerospace and defense components such as connectors, cable assemblies, and other electro‑mechanical products.
• Create 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Take products from concept through testing and into production.
• Work with customers, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to solve design challenges.
• Improve products for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
• Mentor junior engineers and help lead engineering projects.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to design and develop aerospace and defense components. You will create 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks and drive projects from concept through testing into production.

You will collaborate with customers, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve design challenges and will mentor junior engineers. The position is based in Glendale, CA as a contract-to-hire role with onsite work.