Mechanical Test Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help design, analyze, improve, and support mechanical systems used to safely stop aircraft landing on aircraft carriers. You will work with engineers from multiple disciplines and support products from design through production and field use.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical systems and components.

• Create and update 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks or Creo.

• Perform engineering calculations and analysis, including stress, fatigue, and structural evaluations using ANSYS.

• Apply GD&T and perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure parts fit and function properly.

• Support manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

• Participate in reliability and risk assessments such as FMEA.

• Create technical documentation, reports, engineering changes, and presentations.

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Program Management, vendors, and customers.

• Assist with production support, field issues, and continuous product improvement.

• Travel and occasional overtime may be required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 4+ years of engineering experience (or 2+ years with a Master's degree).

• Experience with SolidWorks and/or Creo.

• Experience performing mechanical and structural analysis using ANSYS or similar FEA software.

• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design principles.

• Experience creating engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing practices.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace, defense, naval, missile, or other complex mechanical systems.

• Experience with testing, reliability engineering, and failure analysis.

• Knowledge of power electronics, energy storage systems, or electrical testing.

• Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments.

Top 5 Skills for a Resume

• Mechanical Design Engineering

• SolidWorks / Creo 3D CAD Modeling

• ANSYS Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• GD&T and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and FMEA

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive Salary, Benefits, 401K, Bonus

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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