Mechanical Engineer

Space Exploration Engineer

Contribute to space exploration initiatives by supporting end-to-end engineering design. Analyze requirements and develop design solutions in a collaborative team environment. Perform structural, thermal, functional, and tolerance analyses, and produce standards-compliant drawings, calculations, and technical documentation. Present and defend designs at formal design reviews.

• Support NASA's space exploration initiatives through engineering design.
• Analyze and develop compliant design solutions in a team environment.
• Conduct structural, thermal, functional, and tolerance analyses.
• Produce standards-compliant drawings, calculations, and documentation.
• Present and defend designs at formal design reviews.

• Proficiency in CAD software and design.
• Experience in aerospace engineering.
• Designing unique hardware components.
• Familiarity with battery technologies.

• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T.
• Skills in rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
• Proficiency in PTC CREO or Pro/Engineer.

This is an onsite position, requiring attendance five days a week. The role involves working in a research and development setting focused on new product development for a unique, never-before-created product.

This is a permanent position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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)

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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