Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical DesignerJob Description

Join our dynamic team as a Mechanical Designer, where you will support 2-3 engineers across multiple programs, including radar and pods. This role requires you to work across 1-4 programs simultaneously and participate in daily or weekly project briefs with your manager. The position focuses heavily on concept design, modeling, and fast-paced prototyping, with less emphasis on documentation. Additionally, you will support sustaining engineering efforts and mentor junior designers, acting as a valuable team resource.

Responsibilities

• Support 2-3 engineers across various programs such as radar and pods.
• Work on 1-4 programs simultaneously.
• Participate in daily or weekly project briefs with the manager.
• Focus on concept design, modeling, and fast-paced prototyping.
• Support sustaining engineering efforts.
• Mentor and train junior designers, acting as a team resource.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Siemens NX.
• Extensive experience in GD&T.
• Experience in aerospace and defense, preferably with flight hardware/products.
• Proficiency in PLM - Team Center.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required (Bachelor's degree accepted).
• Eligible for security clearance (U.S. Citizen, ITAR compliant).
• 5-7+ years of experience for mid-level positions; 10+ years for senior positions.
• Experience with additional CAD tools like Creo and SolidWorks is helpful.
• Aerospace and defense experience is required, with a preference for flight hardware/product experience.

Work Environment

Join a team of approximately 10 members, including senior, mid-level, and entry-level designers. The role involves collaboration across multiple engineering teams, offering a broader scope than similar roles. You will work in an environment that encourages the use of various CAD software, with a primary focus on NX, and fosters professional growth through mentoring opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $71000.00 - $109885.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.