Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description
Join our team as a Mechanical Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of designing ground control shelters and enclosures for communications and equipment hubs used in perimeter security and aerostat applications. You will also be responsible for designing EMI/EMP hardening, flooring, steel plating, wiring, and rail systems for cabling and server racks. This role involves mechanical design, engineering analysis, development, packaging, parts selection and specification, testing, documentation, and factory introduction/support for defense products.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mechanical design and engineering analysis.
- Develop and package components and systems.
- Select and specify parts for various projects.
- Perform testing and documentation.
- Support factory introduction and manage defense products.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 5-10+ years of experience in product development.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and associated analytical software applications.
- Experience with DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing Requirements.
- Proficiency in ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
- Experience with heat transfer methods at the systems level.
- Knowledge of thermal analysis, stress analysis, tolerance analysis, and FEA.
- Strong technical writing skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with manufacturing methods and flow.
- Knowledge of properties of materials.
- Experience with requirement management tools.
- Experience working with DOD/Government contracts.
- Experience in designing motorized vehicle integrated systems.
- Experience with grounding/bonding designs.
- Experience with bid, proposal, and pursuit activities.
- Experience in building and maintaining good customer and vendor relationships.
- Knowledge of RM&S (Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability), corrosion control, additive manufacturing, platform installation, welding, wind sail analysis, ISO/ANSI/SAE, and power generation is a plus.
Work Environment
Work in a fast-paced environment with a team of four or more in an office setting. Be part of a big project that could open doors to new potential opportunities. Engage in integrating advanced technology that protects individuals at home and abroad.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of GILBERT, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 GILBERT,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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 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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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