Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Design EngineerJob Description

Join a dedicated team supporting ground test wind tunnel infrastructure for missiles and hypersonics. This role involves working on innovative and impactful projects for the US Department of Defense, contributing to the design and development of prototype hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop prototype hardware for missile and hypersonic systems.

• Support ground test wind tunnel infrastructure.

• Collaborate with technicians and machinists to oversee the fabrication of prototypes.

• Participate in cradle-to-grave design, ensuring technical excellence in both component and system-level design.

• Interpret results from FEA analysis tools to inform design.

• Generate Technical Data Packages (TDP).

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related STEM discipline.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.

• Experience designing for manufacturing methods, including milling and turning operations.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with AS9100 process.

• Experience with aerospace hardware.

• Experience with CNC machinery.

• Knowledge of Abaqus FEA software.

• Mechanical aptitude or hobby (e.g., tinkering).

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Hollywood, with the option to occasionally work from HQ in Huntsville. The role requires collaboration with a team of engineers, technicians, and machinists, with flexible working hours starting between 8:00 and 8:30 AM and ending between 4:30 and 5:00 PM. The environment is dynamic and supportive, with a focus on delivering exceptional products. The team consists of engineers with experience ranging from 3 to 35 years, facilitating knowledge transfer and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hollywood, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Hollywood,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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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