• Mechanical Design Engineer

    Actalent (West Hartford, CT)


    Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

     

    For immediate consideration, email your resume to ([email protected]) along with your interview availability.

    Job Description

    The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for leading the creation and improvement of products that involve the engineering department. This includes the design, development, and analysis of aircraft fuel system components.

    Responsibilities

    + Review customer requirements to provide mechanical solutions for thermal and engine system elements such as vapor cycle compressors, thermal expansion valves, heat exchangers, fuel pumps & metering units, actuation systems, and accessories.

    + Create internal system requirements specifications from customer requirements, including listings of assumptions for further customer discussions.

    + Generate and perform relevant mechanical design and analyses concerning fuel pumping systems, vapor cooling systems, and/or actuation systems.

    + Package complex mechanical airborne systems and components.

    + Lead engineering trade studies and analyses.

    + Perform detailed design analyses and present results to customers in support of design reviews.

    + Provide design solutions to resolve mechanical issues.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in design, mechanical engineering, and mechanical design.

    + New product development expertise.

    + Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with 5–10 years of related experience preferred or equivalent 15+ years of aerospace-specific design experience.

    + Interest in turbine engine fuel/oil pump design, environmental control system packaging, component design, and analysis.

    + Knowledge of high-speed rotating systems/assemblies.

    + System design skills, including development technology, trade studies, and requirements/specification development.

    + Ability to read, understand, and generate complex mechanical detail parts and assembly drawings.

    + Understanding of hydraulic schematics.

    + Strong technical communication skills (written and verbal).

    + Ability and willingness to travel as required.

    + Proficient in 3D solid modeling, preferably UG NX or Catia.

    + Proficient in understanding and applying GD&T requirements to new designs.

    + Ability to perform complex assembly tolerance studies.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Familiarity with casting and machining principles, including additive manufacturing.

    Work Environment

    The role involves working in a dynamic engineering environment where proficiency in technologies such as UG NX or Catia is utilized. The position may require travel and involves collaboration with various teams to meet customer needs and design specifications

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $60.00/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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in West Hartford,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.

     

    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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.