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Mechanical Design Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Huntsville, ALFull-time$55–126K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$55–126K/yr
Location
Huntsville, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer applies engineering physics, mathematics, and materials science to support the design, analysis, manufacture, or maintenance of aerothermal and mechanical systems. The role contributes to solutions for complex problems, works independently with guidance, and participates in an integrated design team. Candidates need engineering design experience, drawing-release experience, knowledge of 3D CAD and ASME Y14.5, and a bachelor's degree; a master's degree and additional analysis experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering Design, requiredEngineering Drawing Release, requiredStructured Hardware Development, required3D CAD, requiredASME Y14.5 GD&T, requiredEngineering Drawing Interpretation, nice to haveThermal Analysis, nice to haveStructural Analysis, nice to haveASME BPVC, nice to haveAerothermal Analysis, nice to haveModel-Based Systems Engineering, nice to haveSystems Engineering, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, requiredSecret Clearance Eligibility, requiredMaster's Degree, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Mechanical Design EngineerThe Opportunity: Apply engineering physics, mathematics, and materials science principles to support the design, analysis, manufacture, or maintenance of aerothermal and mechanical systems. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of complex and challenging problems. Work independently with guidance and actively contribute to an integrated design team.

You Have:

  • Experience in an engineering design role
  • Experience creating and releasing engineering drawings
  • Experience using structured hardware development processes
  • Knowledge of 3D CAD design software
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric, Dimensioning, and Tolerancing principles
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience interpreting, creating, and using engineering drawings
  • Experience conducting thermal or structural analysis
  • Experience using ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)
  • Experience conducting or interpreting aerothermal analysis
  • Experience with model-based systems engineering tools
  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric, Dimensioning, and Tolerancing principals
  • Master's degree

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

How this job compares

Set against the 741 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55–126K/yr
  • US median$103–160K/yr478 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $91K, is 30% below the US median midpoint ($130K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Design Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Alabama and 741 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Alabama
Experience
Mechanical Design Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (636 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 442 of the 741 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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