Mechanical Engineer II

This position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must be U.S. Persons, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders).

Experience with Catia is a hard requirement.

Position Responsibilities

• Engineer mechanical components and subassemblies for rotating machinery to satisfy customer specifications and targeted performance objectives, working under the guidance of a lead engineer
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, and perform supporting analyses such as tolerance accumulation, bearing load calculations, and preload assessments
• Ensure designs comply with company requirements and applicable industry standards, including GD&T and design-for-manufacturability principles
• Serve as a technical contributor in design, manufacturing, and test reviews by evaluating designs, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions
• Execute assigned tasks in alignment with approved budgets and project schedules
• Review customer requirements and contribute to technical proposals, cost estimates, test plans, process qualification documents, bills of materials, schedules, and engineering reports as needed
• Proactively identify and resolve technical issues affecting current products or new development efforts
• Maintain clear, timely communication with peers and leadership regarding technical progress, challenges, and potential risks
• Assist with testing and validation activities for both new and existing products, with oversight from senior engineering staff
• Follow established safety practices and actively support continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental initiatives
• Support occasional domestic and international travel (typically once per quarter)
• Be available for extended or off-hour work during peak project phases when required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in mechanical design within a product development and manufacturing environment

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Hands-on experience designing rotating machinery such as motors, generators, or similar systems (Rotors, Motors, Propulsion Systems, Gears, Pumps)
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including proper application of GD&T
• Sound engineering judgment across multiple mechanical disciplines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and customers
• Well-developed organizational, documentation, and reporting skills
• Proficiency in developing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with common shop and inspection tools, including measurement equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing bearing systems and wound components
• Knowledge of rotor dynamics principles
• Familiarity with oil and air cooling approaches for rotating equipment
• Exposure to aerospace standards such as DO-160, ARP4754A, and ARP4761
• Experience using CATIA

Salary Range:$85,000-100,000

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

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.