Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Sr. Technical Recruiter at The Ash Group

W2 Contract Only – No C2C – No 3rd Parties

The Ash Group is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for our client a high‑tech aerospace and defense contractor delivering complex technology solutions for national security and space exploration. This is an Onsite 6‑month contract role based in Dayton, OH
, offering a pay rate of $72.00 per hour. As part of the Aircraft Design Program
, you will be instrumental in developing next‑generation aviation systems, structures, and mission payloads for the UJTS program
.

• Compensation: $72.00 per hour.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
• Duration: 6‑month contract.
• Location: Onsite in Dayton, OH.

• Lead the design, development, and testing of complex aerodynamic components and aircraft structures from concept through certification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across aerodynamics, propulsion, and avionics to ensure seamless system integration and production readiness.
• Perform detailed analysis and design of new products and processes throughout the entire product lifecycle, including advanced mission payloads.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure high‑precision manufacturing and assembly of aircraft components.
• Support engineering simulations, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Thermal Analysis, to validate structural integrity and performance.
• Oversee material and hardware selection, ensuring compliance with rigorous aerospace industry standards and production processes.

• Extensive
  
  Experience:
  
  10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, specifically within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Mastery of Computer‑Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and industry‑standard mechanical design principles.
• Precision Engineering:
  Advanced understanding of applying and interpreting GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Design Innovation:
  Practical knowledge of Parametric Design and Model‑Based Definition (MBD) for complex structural systems.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Apply today to contribute to the cutting‑edge design of next‑generation military aircraft and orbital systems.