<p>Mechanical Design Engineer - Launch Systems</p> <p>Experience Level: Intermediate</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and take ownership of designing and activating production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects and collaborate closely with launch operations teams to deliver high-quality, functional, and aesthetically refined hardware.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Design, build, and activate production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems. </li><li>Analyze and develop mechanical systems for launch and recovery operations. </li><li>Demonstrate end-to-end project ownership, including coordination of build, testing, and activation. </li><li>Collaborate with launch operations teams to ensure products meet form, function, and aesthetic standards. </li><li>Apply technical knowledge in structural sizing, mechanisms, and design while balancing cost and schedule considerations. </li><li>Present cost and schedule trade-off proposals to leadership. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills</p> <ul> <li>Mechanical engineering fundamentals </li><li>FEA and structural analysis </li><li>Siemens NX </li><li>GD&T application </li><li>Familiarity with simulation tools (ANSYS, FEMAP, Abaqus) </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering </li><li>Experience: 1+ years in mechanical design, analysis, or building mechanical structures in a professional setting </li><li>Project management experience in aerospace, industrial, or power generation industries </li><li>Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications </li><li>Hands-on approach and willingness to assist in project completion </li><li>Excellent collaboration skills with technicians, engineers, and managers </li><li>Proactive, self-starter attitude with ability to lead projects from start to finish </li></ul> <p>Additional Attributes</p> <ul> <li>Passion for aerospace and innovative mechanical systems </li><li>Ability to make development decisions based on cost and schedule constraints </li><li>Skilled in presenting technical proposals to leadership </li></ul> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract position based out of Cocoa, FL.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Cocoa,FL.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>