Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Contribute to space exploration initiatives by supporting end-to-end engineering design. Analyze requirements and develop design solutions in a collaborative team environment. Perform structural, thermal, functional, and tolerance analyses, and produce standards-compliant drawings, calculations, and technical documentation. Present and defend designs at formal design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support NASA's space exploration initiatives through engineering design.
• Analyze and develop compliant design solutions in a team environment.
• Conduct structural, thermal, functional, and tolerance analyses.
• Produce standards-compliant drawings, calculations, and documentation.
• Present and defend designs at formal design reviews.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software and design.
• Experience in aerospace engineering.
• Designing unique hardware components.
• Familiarity with battery technologies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T.
• Skills in rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
• Proficiency in PTC CREO or Pro/Engineer.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position, requiring attendance five days a week. The role involves working in a research and development setting focused on new product development for a unique, never-before-created product.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $70.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.