Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Microwave Electronics

Join a leading aerospace and defense innovator as a Mechanical Engineer supporting the design, development, and manufacturing of cutting‑edge microwave electronics subsystems. This role is based on our Andover, Massachusetts campus, home to state‑of‑the‑art engineering labs, advanced manufacturing facilities, and comprehensive ESS test capabilities.

You'll collaborate with multi‑disciplinary experts using modern tools across RF/microwave, analog/digital, mechanical, and thermal engineering. If you're motivated, creative, and excited by solving complex technical challenges, this position offers the perfect opportunity to grow and make an impact.

What You'll Do

+ Use advanced engineering tools and methods to design and package microwave electronics components and subsystems.

+ Support design analysis, research, development, and hands‑on testing across multiple engineering domains.

+ Contribute to the planning and advancement of new aerospace technologies.

+ Work closely with manufacturing teams on troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement of electronic assemblies.

+ Thrive in an environment that blends high‑level conceptual design with practical, hands‑on product development.

Basic Requirements

+ AA degree with 10+ years of relevant experience

+ Interim Security Clearance (required prior to start)

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Experience with electronics packaging for military applications

+ Skilled in designing and documenting CCAs, PCBs, and cabling

+ Proficient with CREO and Windchill

+ Strong knowledge of GD&T

+ Familiarity with Change Board processes and documentation control

Preferred Qualifications

+ BS in Mechanical Engineering

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Experience with packaging for microwave electronics

+ Proficiency in CREO, Windchill, and Zuken

+ Hands‑on background building and testing electronic assemblies

+ Knowledge of materials and processes used in electronics manufacturing

+ Advanced GD&T expertise

Security Requirements

An interim secret clearance is required prior to starting. Candidates must currently hold an interim clearance, an active secret clearance, or have held a clearance previously.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Andover, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $82.21 - $82.21/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 Andover,MA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

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.

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