Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer (contract) 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.

Job Responsibilities

Review customer requirements for understanding with the intention of providing mechanical solutions to 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 specification from customer requirements including listings of assumptions to be discussed with further customer contact.

Generate and perform relevant mechanical design and analyses with respect to fuel pumping systems, vapor cooling systems, and/or actuation systems.

Package complex mechanical airborne systems and components.

Lead engineering trade studies and analysis.

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

Provide design solutions to resolve mechanical issues.

Skills & Qualifications

BSME with 5 10 years of related experience preferred or equivalent 15+ years aerospace specific design experience.

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

Specific interest in high-speed rotating systems/assemblies.

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

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

Able to read and understand hydraulic schematics.

Strong technical communication skills (written and verbal).

Ability and willingness to travel as required.

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

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

Able to perform complex assembly tolerance studies.

Familiarity with casting and machining principles including additive manufacturing.

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 Jun 4, 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.

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