Senior Advanced Mechanical Engineer-Space Force

Senior Advanced Mechanical Engineer-Space Force

ID: 551046

Posted: 6/3/2025

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Category: Pro - Engineering

Job Type: Temp to Direct

Duration: Contract to Di

Description

ACARA Solutions and our client in Scottsdale, AZ have a contract-to-hire position available

Mechanical Engineer (Space Force)

$87.50 per hour

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: On-site | Scottsdale, AZ

Role and Position Objectives:

As a Mechanical Engineer in our Scottsdale facility, you will provide engineering oversight and support for the development, documentation, and manufacturing of mechanical systems-primarily focused on rackmount and transit case assemblies for lab and operational environments. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring quality, consistency, and technical integrity across designs and builds. From PDM documentation to cable routing and component integration, your attention to detail and collaborative approach will directly contribute to program success.

What You'll Do:

Provide mechanical engineering oversight on designs, collaborating with a dedicated CAD designer to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Support updates and creation of detailed drawings for rack-mount components and assemblies, including isometric views and RF tray layouts.

Lead or contribute to documentation and configuration updates including:

Visio rack drawings

Excel wire lists

PDM bill of materials (BOM) and drawing trees

New part requests and component SCDs

Cable trades, patch panel layouts, and connectivity estimates

Cable VIDs (Visual Identification Drawings), both new and updated

PDM change requests (CRs) and change notices (CNs)

Work closely with manufacturing to:

Provide redlines, design clarifications, and engineering support during builds

Update drawings and documentation to reflect As-Built conditions

Produce and maintain:

Transit case assembly drawings (rack elevation, BOM, interconnects, wire lists) for 5 units in current production

Rack assembly packages for 4 lab racks and ~40 site racks-emphasizing design reuse, consistency, and manufacturability

Skills and Qualifications:

Advanced proficiency with CAD tools for mechanical modeling and drawing generation

Strong experience with Visio, Excel, and Product Data Management (PDM) systems

Solid knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods

Familiarity with technical, military, and industry standards

Understanding of cable design, selection, and integration

Ability to support multiple concurrent tasks, from design oversight to documentation and production support

What Sets You Apart:

Advanced CAD modeling skills and technical drawing expertise

Deep knowledge of mechanical design principles, manufacturing methods, and industry standards

Proven ability to lead and complete complex projects with a high degree of autonomy

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing technical documentation and supporting proposal development

A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on program success and continuous improvement

Work Environment:

This is a 100% on-site position located in Scottsdale, AZ. You will work closely with designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams in a highly technical and fast-paced environment focused on delivering rugged, deployable systems for mission-critical applications.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

Master's Degree.

Advanced proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings.

Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods and technical, government, and industry standards.

Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects with successful outcomes.

Exceptional communication skills with experience writing technical papers and proposals.

Visio Rack drawing updates.

Excel wire list updates.

PDM BOM updates.

Drawing tree update.

New PDM part requests as needed.

CAD work (minimal) - Note, we have a designer supporting the program already, so that the ME support will be overseen.

We have one program-level drawing that details rack mount component ISO views, which will need updates for new components.

RF Tray custom assembly drawings.

Patch panel drawings.

Cable trades/selection

Cable estimates - connectivity between racks

Cable VIDs - new/updates

Component SCDs

PDM CRs/CNs.