12 Sep 2025

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer, SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and CREO PTC

Actalent… – Posted by Roland DIBO – Anywhere

Job Description

Direct and execute engineering efforts focused on aircraft weaponization, including Hydra 70 rocket launchers, air-launched effects, configurable munitions launchers, aircraft structural modifications, and structural interfaces. Ensure compliance with relevant FAA and military specifications. Design components, assemblies, systems, and technical data packages that interface with electromechanical systems, aircraft structures, weapon interfaces, control systems, and personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage configuration updates, data transfers, and technical recommendations for the GAU-19 weapon system, providing oversight of the technical data and CAD packages.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and programmatic level meetings, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, schedules, and budgets.
  • Coordinate with vendors, electrical engineers, structural analysts, manufacturing teams, A&P mechanics, and supply chain personnel to ensure design intent and production goals are achieved.
  • Produce CAD models, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, installation instructions, and modification documentation using SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and CREO PTC for machined, sheet metal, and composites.
  • Supervise and support fabrication and testing of first-article designs, providing hands-on assistance, manufacturing support, and deviation disposition as required.
  • Author and review technical reports and other documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks
  • Experience in mechanical design related to aircraft systems
  • Experience in project management
  • 5-8 years of experience in the field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Exposure to mechanical design on commercial or military aircraft
  • Experience with sheet metal and aircraft design

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mattaponi, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $55.00/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 onsite position in Mattaponi, VA.

This position requires a working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks and Creo skill sets. Consider Design-Engine’s training courses on SolidWorks (sheet metal).

SOLIDWORKS Training Courses

SOLIDWORKS: Sheet Metal Course

Creo Training Courses

How to Apply

https://www.actalentservices.com/en/careers

Job Categories: CAD tools, Mechanical Design, PDM, PTC Creo, sheet metal, and Solidworks. Job Types: Contract. Salary: 80,000 - 100,000. Job expires in 29 days.

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