Mechanical Design Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-21
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Mechanical Engineer (Entry-Level and Mid-Level)
Location:
Birmingham, AL
Employment Type:
6 month contract-to-hire/permanent
Brooksource is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a leading company in Aerospace research & development. The Engineering & Innovation Group will contribute to the design, development, testing, and operational support of specialized instruments and systems for ground and microgravity based research experiments. This role is perfect for an engineer passionate about designing and supporting high‑reliability systems for space applications
. You’ll work on cutting‑edge systems that enable missions beyond Earth, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to bring innovative concepts to life.
- Design & Develop: Create mechanical systems and components based on project requirements for space payloads.
- Documentation: Develop and oversee detailed engineering documents and CAD drawings for fabrication and assembly of complex hardware.
- Quality Assurance: Review and validate engineering drawings for compliance with technical specifications.
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with electrical and systems engineers to deliver integrated, high‑reliability solutions.
- Support Operations: Assist in manufacturing, maintenance, sustainment, and operational support of space systems.
- Communicate Effectively: Provide clear technical guidance to fabrication teams and stakeholders.
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen (required for project compliance).
- Technical
Skills:
Experience in CAD software, mechanical design, fabrication, and assembly. - Software Knowledge: Familiarity with engineering tools, documentation platforms, MS Word, and Excel.
- Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, prioritization, and ability to train others.
- Process Mindset: Experience with process improvement and quality standards.
- Designing mechanical systems integrated with electrical components.
- Aerospace or space systems engineering experience (AS9100).
At Brooksource, we connect top engineering talent with projects that push the boundaries of innovation
. This is your chance to contribute to space exploration technologies while growing your career in a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.
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