Mechanical Design Engineer

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We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Slidell, LA. This is a Contract position with a pay range of $40.00 – $90.00/hr.

• Perform hardware engineering activities within a team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers.
• Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult Mechanical Engineering problems.
• Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross‑functional design teams, including prototyping, production, and test support.
• Perform detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, requirements analysis, trade studies, mechanical engineering analysis (including structural, dynamics, and thermal), drafting and tolerance analysis, and human interface design.
• Prepare high‑quality formal engineering documentation such as drawings, specifications, design presentations to customers, test plans, and test reports.
• Support proposal activity, providing input to cost estimates and risk assessments.
• Brief peers, management, and customers on design considerations and program status.

• 2+ years of real world Mechanical Engineering and Design experience.
• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Effective presentation skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong teamwork and ability to lead teams or individuals in design, manufacturing, or troubleshooting tasks.
• Experience with mechanism development, Free Body Diagrams, basic static/dynamic/structural hand calculations, prototyping, packaging, performance specifications, material tests, and research investigations.
• Familiarity with computer‑aided design tools;
  Solid Works and AutoCAD are preferred. Magic Draw and Jira are a plus.
• Experience designing tests for military environmental, shock, and vibration qualifications.
• Familiarity with ASME drawing standards is preferred.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a clearance. They can start without a clearance.

• Solid Works, Mechanical Design, AutoCAD, requirements analysis, subsystem design, mechanical engineering.

Intermediate Level

Contract position based out of Slidell, LA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $90.00/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)

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.

Actalent 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.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.