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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Mechanical Design Engineer with our client located in Washington, DC.
Job Description:
- Seeking a highly motivated and skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory.
- This position offers the opportunity to directly impact high-priority Navy missions.
- The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of aerospace structures, mechanical components, and mechanisms.
- This role requires hands on experience with aerospace or spacecraft hardware and understanding of modern aerospace design standards and practices.
- The engineer will contribute to detailed design activities, modeling, and documentation using industry standard CAD tools and drafting conventions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Designs, analyzes, and directs the integration of structural components and mechanical assemblies for advanced space or air platforms
- Creates detailed 3D CAD models and fabrication drawings
- Collaborates with Integration and Test teams to oversee component assembly
- Author test plans, design specialized test fixtures, and participate in hardware verification campaigns, including vibration, shock, and thermal-vacuum and/or altitude testing.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
- 2-5 years of proven experience in aerospace mechanical design
- Direct experience with aerospace and/or spacecraft hardware design, including familiarity with current aerospace design practices and hardware standards.
- Proficiency with CAD tools (preferably with Siemens NX)
- Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct hire
- Salary: $115K-$160K
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Required US Citizen and Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Magic Demirel
As a Technical Recruiter at Protingent, I am excited to leverage my diverse background in education, leadership, and technology to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. My experience as an accomplished classroom educator and EdTech specialist has honed my ability to understand complex skill sets and identify the right fit for various roles.
I am passionate about…
…Building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure mutual success
…Staying ahead of industry trends and understanding the evolving needs of the tech industry
…Creating efficient, streamlined processes that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved
…Supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices to create a more inclusive workforce