Mechanical Design Engineer

Simi Valley, California Posted 3 days ago

Role Overview

Altentechnologyusa is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer. This is a contract role in Simi Valley, California . posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the Loitering Munitions team in the design, development, and documentation of mechanical systems for Class 2 Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) platforms. This engineer will contribute to the full design lifecycle from concept through production, leading mechanical design efforts with a high degree of independence and ownership.

Position Responsibilities

Develop and own mechanical designs for UAV components and assemblies using SolidWorks, maintaining all documentation and revision control within EPDM
Support composite structure design including laminate layup schedules for Kevlar and carbon prepreg materials
Perform thermal modeling and analysis using the SolidWorks simulation suite to validate component and system-level designs
Produce detailed drawings, BOMs, and release packages that meet engineering and manufacturing requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are producible and meet program requirements
Identify and resolve design issues through structured root cause analysis and engineering judgment
Support hardware builds, testing, and field activities as required
Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
6 to 10 years of relevant mechanical design experience in aerospace, defense, or UAV development
Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling and EPDM data management
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple design tasks with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear engineering documentation

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Direct experience designing Class 2 UAV systems or similar small unmanned platforms is highly desired
Composite layup design experience including Kevlar and carbon fiber prepreg laminates is a plus
Proficiency in thermal modeling using SolidWorks Simulation or Flow Simulation is a plus
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and DFM principles
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet program objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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When was the Mechanical Design Engineer role at Altentechnologyusa posted?

This role was posted on July 6, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.