Job Title: Electrical Mechanisms Engineer

Midland, Texas

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanisms Engineer to participate in iterative mechanism design improvements based on findings in test and production. This role involves performing tests, leading test teams, and developing testing requirements, materials, processes, and tooling. The engineer will engage in design, analysis, and system trade studies to optimize mechanisms at system and spacecraft levels for workflow simplicity, efficiency, test accommodation, and production speed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in iterative mechanism design improvements based on findings in test and production.
• Perform tests and lead test teams. Develop testing requirements, materials, processes, and tooling (vibration, shock, TVAC, assembly).
• Participate in and execute design, analysis, and system trade studies to optimize mechanisms at system and spacecraft levels.
• Provide inputs to Design Engineering to optimize manufacturing flow, cost, and layout.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize information to provide product and process reports. Solicit observations from operators and technicians.
• Execute design and analysis using sound engineering principles and adhere to business standards, practices, procedures, and program requirements.
• Troubleshoot and investigate anomalies and failures, perform root-cause analysis, and provide resolution.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support to Production.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge/experience of mechanism development and testing for space hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers.
• Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience as an aerospace or similar manufacturing engineer.

Work Environment

This position is on-site at a manufacturing clean room in Midland. The role comes with benefits including salary, stipend, relocation assistance, hotel room coverage for 2-3 months, and stock options.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Company will provide relocation bonus, stipend, stock units, hotel stay for 2-3 months and bonus potential. Company provides health benefits but no 401K at this time.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Midland,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

About Actalent

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000