Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, analyze, document, and support the testing of precision opto-mechanical components and products. Examples include optical assemblies, IR & visible sights, and electronics packaging primarily for military applications. As a member of a project team, you will work with Systems Engineering and other Design Engineering disciplines to develop new or improved products using computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software.Responsibilities
Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.
Use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software to develop new or improved products.
Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet performance requirements for new or improved products.
Investigate solutions to product or process problems.
Perform structural and thermal modeling and analysis of complex opto-mechanical systems to verify and validate that the design meets performance requirements.
Develop prototypes to retire key development risks.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and other Design Engineering disciplines on product development.
Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments.
Participate in and conduct peer reviews and formal design reviews.
Create and release engineering drawings and documents using PLM systems.
Participate in the preparation of proposals.
Support testing of products.
Essential Skills
5 years of experience in mechanical design.
3D CAD experience.
Experience with GD&T (tight tolerances) – true position of 14. True position of 10 or less would be good.
Structural analysis experience.
Thermal analysis experience.
FEA analysis experience.
Precision mechanisms experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
7+ years of experience in mechanical design.
Experience with Creo preferred.
MSME is desired.
Experience with IR technology and products.
Opto-mechanical design experience.
Experience with stabilized platform design.
Electronics packaging design experience.
Ability to lead and direct the activities of less experienced engineers.
Structural FEA experience.
Thermal FEA experience.
CFD FEA experience.
Work EnvironmentYou will be working in a team of 6-10 people, involved in layout architecture and preliminary CAD work. Responsibilities will include sizing parts and bearings, and interacting with outside vendors. We are committed to taking care of our people by offering programs and activities to support career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. We provide advanced technologies today while envisioning future modernization solutions, helping our forces stay ahead of threats and ensuring they are the most advanced they can be.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00Eligibility 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Melbourne,FL.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 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.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:
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