Mechanisms Engineer

Job Title

Mid-Level Mechanisms Engineer Position

Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Mid-Level Mechanisms Engineer with our client located in Washington, DC.

The Aerospace Mechanisms Engineer will design, analyze, and test complex moving mechanical assemblies for spacecraft, missile systems, and air platforms. This position requires experience developing flight critical mechanisms, including motor drives, deployment hinges, latching mechanisms, and separation systems. The engineer will perform kinematic, structural, and thermal modeling to ensure mechanism performance and reliability in demanding aerospace environments.

This role involves overseeing hardware development from conceptual design through manufacturing, environmental testing, and final flight qualification. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanisms into vehicle architectures while meeting strict mass, power, and interface constraints. Proficiency in CAD modeling is required, with Siemens NX preferred; familiarity with ANSI Y14.5 is also necessary.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design and development of mechanisms for spacecraft, missile systems, or air platforms. Experience designing, analyzing, and testing flight critical mechanical assemblies, including actuators, hinges, latching devices, and deployment or separation mechanisms. Proficiency in kinematic, stress, and thermal analysis for aerospace applications. Experience managing hardware development from initial concept through manufacturing, environmental testing, and flight qualification.

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate mechanisms into overall vehicle architectures. CAD proficiency, preferably with Siemens NX; familiarity ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrates strong initiative, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving without requiring constant direction. Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Job Type: Direct hire
Salary: $112K-$160K

Location:

Washington, DC
Required US Citizen and Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.

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