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Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing drawing updates based on redlines, managing release workflows, and performing CAD modeling of mechanical assemblies, including engine parts and tube routing for launch vehicles. The role involves creating and releasing detailed manufacturing drawings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability, and rapidly iterating on designs while incorporating feedback and resolving issues through hands-on problem solving.

Responsibilities

+ Execute drawing updates based on redlines and manage release workflows.

+ Perform CAD modeling of mechanical assemblies, including engine parts and tube routing for launch vehicles.

+ Create and release detailed manufacturing drawings.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.

+ Rapidly iterate on designs, incorporating feedback and resolving issues through hands-on problem solving.

Essential Skills

+ 5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience.

+ Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks (NX preferred).

+ Experience in aerospace, maritime, automotive, avionics, or oil and gas industries.

+ Experience designing complex products with space and mass constraints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Candidates who have hobbies outside of work such as fixing things, building things, and figuring out how things work are preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced, offering a unique opportunity to work hands-on with advanced technology. The company is growing rapidly with significant room for growth and upward mobility. There are plans to expand to a larger site, and the company has a wealth of information on recent and upcoming launches available on their website.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Park, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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 Cedar Park,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.