Senior Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent in Mukilteo, WA seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical design of aerospace structures and systems. You will translate requirements into robust mechanical solutions, develop CAD models, perform analyses, and guide junior engineers.

Responsibilities include prototype support, drawing packages, and customer-facing technical presentations. Requires 6+ years in aerospace, SolidWorks, and GD&T, with at least a Bachelor's in a related field. Onsite role with strong ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in aerospace/defense system design.
• Proficiency in mechanical design fundamentals.
• Experience with SolidWorks and GD&T.
• Strong CAD/CAE knowledge.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Understanding of materials, strength, and stress fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical diagrams.
• Familiarity with military/commercial design specifications.
• Experience with qualification‑tested hardware.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept through to delivery.
• Translate customer and system requirements into mechanical design solutions.
• Perform and review engineering calculations and analyses.
• Develop CAD models and comprehensive drawing packages.
• Support prototype and hardware testing.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Contribute to proposal efforts and customer‑facing technical presentations.
• Support multiple simultaneous programs and rapid concept development.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

Strong CAD/CAE knowledge

Engineering calculations and tolerance

Materials, strength, and stress

Drawings interpretation

Qualification-tested hardware

Independent work & multi-priority

Aerospace/defense system design

Experience with GD&T

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Education

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

Masters degree is a plus

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Job description

Actalent in Mukilteo, WA seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical design of aerospace structures and systems. You will translate requirements into robust mechanical solutions, develop CAD models, perform analyses, and guide junior engineers.

Responsibilities include prototype support, drawing packages, and customer-facing technical presentations. Requires 6+ years in aerospace, SolidWorks, and GD&T, with at least a Bachelor's in a related field. Onsite role with strong ownership.