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Job Description
Join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Woodland Hills, CA, and become an integral part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Embrace the opportunity to work on critical national defense products and capabilities, with a focus on model-based engineering and agile practices. We value change, rapid innovation, and collaboration in our culture.
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
Join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Woodland Hills, CA, and become an integral part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Embrace the opportunity to work on critical national defense products and capabilities, with a focus on model-based engineering and agile practices. We value change, rapid innovation, and collaboration in our culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design engineering for inertial navigation systems and/or mission computers, including support for existing product lines.
- Create innovative designs ensuring high producibility at minimal unit cost.
- Support root cause analysis and swift resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities.
- Collaborate with other engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, the global supply chain, and Mission Assurance teams.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with five or more years of applicable experience OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with three or more years of applicable experience OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of applicable experience.
- Expertise with mechanical CAD software; Siemens NX preferred.
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT), drawing creation, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Good presentation and writing/communication skills.
- Experience mentoring junior level engineers.
- Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software and Teamcenter PLM software.
- Expert-level proficiency with GDT per Y14.5 standards.
- Familiarity with additional engineering standards.
- Understanding of stress principles and component sizing.
- Creative problem-solving skills and self-motivation.
- Experience working in a team environment and handling pressure with short turn-around requests.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Work Environment
This position requires presence on-site in Woodland Hills, CA, with a 9/80 schedule allowing for every other Friday off. The role involves less than 10% travel and requires a Secret clearance. Enjoy working on innovative projects within the Sentinel program, with potential relocation assistance available.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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