Job Description
We are seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in analytic and design skills, particularly in composite structures, to join our dynamic team. This role involves working on innovative projects in the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) space, where you'll have the opportunity to design, prototype, and build cutting-edge products.
Responsibilities
- Design composite structures and manage large assembly models in CAD.
- Collaborate with Finite Element Analysis partners to optimize structural design.
- Oversee design projects to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.
- Create interface control documents and generate product and sub-system requirements.
- Fabricate and test prototypes, interfacing with vendors for manufacturing.
- Generate fully and minimally dimensioned drawings and maintain BOMs.
- Prepare design presentations and summaries to document work.
- Demonstrate initiative in understanding tasks and seeking input when necessary.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degrees and professional licensing are a plus.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a mechanical engineering role.
- Experience with composite structure design and familiarity with manufacturing techniques such as composites molding and 3D printing.
- Proficiency in Solidworks (at least 2 years of experience) and Finite Element Analysis software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Matlab, Octave, or Labview for analysis.
- Project management or project lead experience.
- Familiarity with hand tools used for light prototyping.
- Knowledge of aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems is a strong plus.
- Hands-on experience in building and prototyping designs.
Work Environment
Join a small design firm that specializes in unmanned aerial vehicles, providing engineering services and strategic guidance to clients in the UAS space. Work in a fast-paced, autonomous environment with opportunities for mentorship on technical projects. Embrace the challenge of defining your own requirements and contributing to the development of exceptional products.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $58.00/hr.
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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC---with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.