Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and activate production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems. This role involves designing and analyzing mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling while demonstrating complete end-to-end project ownership. You will coordinate the build, testing, and activation of the hardware you design, working closely with launch operations teams to ensure products meet form, function, and aesthetic expectations.

Utilize your technical knowledge to make development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations, and present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership.

Responsibilities

* Design, build, and activate production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems.

* Demonstrate complete end-to-end project ownership and coordinate the build, testing, and activation of hardware.

* Work closely with launch operations teams to ensure products meet form, function, and aesthetic expectations.

* Make development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations.

* Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

* Experience using design software such as NX, CATIA, Creo, or Solidworks.

* Experience conducting analysis using ANSYS, ABAQUS, or FEMAP software.

* 1+ years of experience in a professional setting designing, analyzing, or building mechanical structures.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

* Project management experience in the aerospace, industrial, or power generation industry.

* Strong understanding and application of GD&T.

* Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.

* Passion for hands-on work and the ability to lead projects throughout their entirety.

Work Environment

The work environment encourages collaboration and integrates daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers. You will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on work as needed to enable project completion. A proactive, self-starter attitude is valued, and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, parts lists, and specifications is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cocoa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Cocoa,FL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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