Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description Work under limited direction of other engineers to research, design, analyze, and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for products. Functionally own specific mechanical systems and delegate tasks. Participate in issue resolution and develop solutions to technical problems of varying complexity while assuring sound technical content and timely closure. Develop, review, and maintain engineering documents, specifications, and technical analyses necessary to support product build and testing activities. Generate and release drawings using CAD software. Work fluidly as part of multi-disciplinary integrated product teams, reciprocally interacting with other engineers, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and customers. Represent the organization in design reviews, readiness reviews, and review boards. Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to supervise the build and test of hardware. Perform stress analysis using basic hand calculations and finite element modeling. Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials, and analysis. Mentorship of junior engineers is expected. Responsibilities + Research, design, analyze, and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for products. + Functionally own specific mechanical systems and delegate tasks. + Participate in issue resolution and develop solutions to technical problems. + Develop, review, and maintain engineering documents, specifications, and technical analyses. + Generate and release drawings using CAD software. + Work as part of multi-disciplinary integrated product teams. + Represent the organization in design reviews, readiness reviews, and review boards. + Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to supervise the build and test of hardware. + Perform stress analysis using basic hand calculations and finite element modeling. Essential Skills + Mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials, and analysis. + Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline. + 7 years of experience with mechanical design and/or manufacturing. + Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools and model-based product definition. + Ability to obtain Secret clearance. + Experience with ruggedized electronics packaging. + Awareness of thermal analysis, structural analysis, GD&T, and vibration. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Technical background in Aerospace and Defense Avionics. + Experience with microelectronics and/or integrated photonics packaging. + Quick understanding of missions and customer sets, and ability to drive technical strategies. + Experience in technical issue resolution and ensuring root cause identification. + Experience with SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, 3D modeling, analysis, drawings, GD&T, thermal analysis, structural analysis, electronics packaging, VPX, hybrids, photonics, OpenVPX, VITA 48, fiber optic, and open systems architecture. Work Environment You will be interacting with 2 other electrical engineers and the Chief engineer with 2 PHD's in freespace optical. We offer a good work-life balance and strive not to work more than 40 hours per week. Our project teams typically consist of 2-5 people in a 17-person company. We respect people personally and professionally and provide a collaborative small team environment where your voice matters. Our organization is rapidly growing, recently doubling in size, and plans to add an additional 10 people next year. There are numerous opportunities to participate in community events and charity work as an organization. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00 • 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 Melbourne,FL. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 16, 2024. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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. 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