Entry level mechanical engineer serp_jobs.h1.location_city

Job Title : Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This Mechanical Engineer role involves working on various programs in different phases of the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate should possess dynamic experience and the ability to pivot between tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test micro-turbine and turbo-generator systems.
• Perform mechanical design and analysis of static and rotating hardware using metallic or composite materials in both cold and hot sections of the engine.
• Utilize Siemens Teamcenter and NX for modeling and drafting, adhering to the latest dimensional and tolerancing standards (ASME Y14.5).
• Set up, execute, and review advanced analyses using tools like ANSYS, focusing on elastic or elastic-plastic behavior, blade and vane dynamics, rotor-dynamics, and thermals.
• Iterate design concepts with a focus on driving cost reduction and enhancing design value.
• Engage in customer-funded or internal projects, assisting in drafting proposals for customer projects.
• Manage project responsibilities for designing and producing engine systems.
• Holistically manage component level and subsystem level hardware from digital (PLM) to physical (hardware test and verification).
• Collaborate with other team members and subject matter experts to achieve program milestones.
• Assist management in task prioritization and resource allocation, balancing project obligations, delivery milestones, and budget requirements while adhering to quality and functional specifications.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on problem-solving and solution strategies.
• Perform mechanical assembly of hardware.
• Conduct test data acquisition and post-processing to validate designs.
• Support and operate within an AS9100 quality environment following standard protocols.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office setting. The role offers an opportunity to join a growing team and contribute to full lifecycle product development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $85.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.