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Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Redmond, WA 98052

Posted: 04/02/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 30321 Job Location: Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Position Title: Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Contract Sr Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity located in Redmond, WA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute mechanical product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing, using CAD Software
  • Working with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth product launch and sustaining
  • Perform mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite payloads or structures, ground based communication equipment, and test support hardware contributing to overall system architecture
  • including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams - Electrical, RF, Optical, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test
  • Create detailed 2D and 3D models and technical drawings
  • Utilize CAM software to program and optimize manufacturing processes
  • Conduct design analysis and simulations to validate product performance
  • Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty
  • Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and as part of proposal efforts
  • Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware.
  • Interact directly with customers to understand technical requirements, and translate them into technically robust solutions backed by data and analysis

Job Qualifications:
  • BSME from ABET accredited university
  • 7+ years experience as a mechanical engineer and designer
  • 5+ years using NX CAD for model and drawing creation
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet project deadlines and budget constraints
  • Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders
  • Document design processes, changes, and decisions

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Masters Degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
  • 5+ years designing space based electro-mechanical systems
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
  • Experience in the design and sustaining of complex mechanical products and equipment
  • Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
  • Experience designing and debugging tooled (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp, etc) components
  • Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design, incorporation of sensors and plastic PCBA enclosures that comply with IEC IP54
  • Experience in automation and/or robotic design
  • Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
  • Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams
  • Desire and energy to work in a fast-paced agile environment

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Redmond, WA.
  • Pay Rate Range: $75-95/hr.
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to product development companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

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