Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description Our Mechanical Engineers are at the forefront of innovation, researching, designing, developing, testing, certifying, deploying, and improving cutting-edge products and services. These range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated aircraft and orbital and space exploration systems. You will conceptualize and deliver complex mechanical structures and systems, with technical duties including the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities

- Research, design, and develop new mechanical products and systems.
- Test and certify products to meet industry standards.
- Deploy and improve existing products and services.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
- Conceptualize and deliver complex mechanical structures and systems.

Essential Skills

- Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, specifically CATIA V5/V6.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
- Capability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
- Experience with Commercial Derivative Aircraft.
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
- Understanding of Engineering Simulation such as Finite Element structural Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Thermal Analysis.
- Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, including parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes.

Work Environment The role involves frequently walking, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs. It requires repetitive hand, arm, and finger motions. There is rare exposure to outdoor elements, fumes, hazardous materials, and loud noises. You will be part of a Mechanical Engineering Team, which is expected to grow significantly. The environment is supportive of innovation and teamwork, providing opportunities to work on exciting programs such as the modification of Bombardier aircraft for defense purposes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hagerstown, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $51.74 - $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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hagerstown, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hagerstown,MD. 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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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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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