Mechanical Engineering Tech - Contractor

Mechanical Engineer IIGreensboro, North Carolina, United StatesWe're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. This position requires access to export-controlled information. S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders).Experience with CATIA is a hard requirement.Position ResponsibilitiesEngineer mechanical components and subassemblies for rotating machinery to satisfy customer specifications and targeted performance objectives, working under the guidance of a lead engineerCreate detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, and perform supporting analyses such as tolerance accumulation, bearing load calculations, and preload assessmentsEnsure designs comply with company requirements and applicable industry standards, including GD&T and design-for-manufacturability principlesServe as a technical contributor in design, manufacturing, and test reviews by evaluating designs, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actionsExecute assigned tasks in alignment with approved budgets and project schedulesReview customer requirements and contribute to technical proposals, cost estimates, test plans, process qualification documents, bills of materials, schedules, and engineering reports as neededProactively identify and resolve technical issues affecting current products or new development effortsMaintain clear, timely communication with peers and leadership regarding technical progress, challenges, and potential risksAssist with testing and validation activities for both new and existing products, with oversight from senior engineering staffFollow established safety practices and actively support continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental initiativesSupport occasional domestic and international travel (typically once per quarter)Be available for extended or off-hour work during peak project phases when requiredEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related disciplineMinimum of four (4) years of experience in mechanical design within a product development and manufacturing environmentTechnical Skills and CompetenciesHands-on experience designing rotating machinery such as motors, generators, or similar systems (Rotors, Motors, Propulsion Systems, Gears, Pumps)Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including proper application of GD&TSound engineering judgment across multiple mechanical disciplinesStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesEffective interpersonal and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and customersWell-developed organizational, documentation, and reporting skillsProficiency in developing 3D CAD models and 2D drawingsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office toolsFamiliarity with common shop and inspection tools, including measurement equipmentPreferred QualificationsExperience designing bearing systems and wound componentsKnowledge of rotor dynamics principlesFamiliarity with oil and air cooling approaches for rotating equipmentExposure to aerospace standards such as DO-160, ARP4754A, and ARP4761Experience using CATIASalary Range: $85,000-100,000The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experienceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace.