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Mechanisms Engineer
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Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Mid-Level Mechanisms Engineer with our client located in Washington, DC.
Job Description:
- 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.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
Job Qualifications:
- 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 Details:
- 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.
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