Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on researching, planning, analyzing, designing, and developing complex mechanical products and systems, including ammunition handling systems, structures, gun systems, missile launchers, mechanisms, and related devices. You will perform technical analysis, testing, and evaluation of moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and advanced CAD tools. The position requires interpreting and validating design specifications, drawings, models, and test results to ensure compliance with engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements. You will also prepare and update technical documentation and may contribute to and deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering and scientific principles to develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Research, plan, analyze, design, and develop mechanical products such as ammunition handling systems, structures, gun systems, missile launchers, mechanisms, and other mechanical devices.
• Conceptualize, create, and analyze mechanical designs to ensure projects meet technical, cost, quality, and performance requirements.
• Perform technical analysis, calculations, testing, and evaluation of results using specialized equipment, custom computer programs, models, and simulations.
• Analyze and interpret design specifications, engineering drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements.
• Develop, write, and revise technical documentation, including design reports, test reports, and supporting engineering documents.
• Provide technical leadership, consultation, and guidance to specialized engineering groups and other technical personnel.
• Research, prepare, and deliver technical presentations to customers and the broader technical community to enhance the organization’s reputation.
• Initiate and maintain external contacts with key experts and officials in other companies, national laboratories, academic institutions, and government agencies.
• Prepare, present, and defend project technical results and recommendations to customers, and participate in formal technical reviews.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical and cost portions of proposals related to your area of expertise.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering disciplines, industry practices, trends, and applications, and advise management on new developments and programs.
• Direct and mentor technical personnel as needed to support project objectives.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure adherence to safety objectives, standards, and policies.
• Actively engage in self-development and collaborate with your supervisor to identify growth opportunities and development goals.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BS in ME).
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience using CAD modeling tools to create complex solid models.
• Minimum of 3+ years of concept and preliminary mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with PTC Pro/E Wildfire and CREO for mechanical design and modeling.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical design, including sheet metal design and structural design.
• Ability to apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in mechanical designs.
• Strong ability to interpret and create detailed engineering drawings, models, and documentation.
• Capability to perform engineering calculations, technical analysis, and evaluation of test results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation, collaboration, and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in large structures and large assembly design and modeling.
• Background in military or Department of Defense (DoD) related projects or environments.
• Experience working as a mechanical designer with a focus on complex assemblies and structures.
• Familiarity with structural design practices for mechanical systems and mechanisms.
• Ability to create and analyze computer models and simulations to support design decisions.
• Experience preparing technical and cost inputs for engineering proposals.
• Comfort presenting technical information to customers and technical review boards.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Work Environment

You will work in an office-based engineering environment alongside other designers, drafters, and engineers, collaborating closely on complex mechanical systems and large assemblies. The role involves regular cross-functional communication with other areas of the organization to align design, analysis, and project objectives. Orientation and initial training will take place in the office, after which you will transition to a hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation to be on-site for a total of 40 hours over a two-week period. The environment is professional and safety-focused, with access to specialized engineering software such as PTC Pro/E Wildfire and CREO, as well as other tools required for mechanical design, modeling, and analysis.

This is a Contract position based out of MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in MINNEAPOLIS,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.