Benefits You'll Love

NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees

Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence

Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)

Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

Become a Key Player as a Mechanical Engineer II

You will design, analyze, and test high-speed rotating machinery to ensure reliable performance for the organization's defense and aerospace programs. You will partner with engineering peers, suppliers, and management to meet cost, schedule, and technical targets. Onsite role (first shift, standard 5x8 schedule).

Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team

• Design, analyze, develop, test, and troubleshoot rotating machinery (fans, pumps, compressors) operating up to 24,000 rpm
• Perform drawing checks and ensure compliance with drawing and drafting standards (ANSI Y14.5)
• Apply fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles to component designs
• Collaborate with multiple departments, customers, suppliers, and management to meet project requirements
• Support meeting cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements and prioritize work under time pressure

Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• 3–5 years of experience in machine design and electro-mechanical components for defense or aerospace applications
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer
• Familiarity with drawing and drafting standards and ANSI Y14.5
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize under time pressure
• Ability to work cooperatively with engineers across departments

Here's What Else Might Help You Out

• Hands-on test and hardware experience
• Understanding of military specifications and environment
• General machine shop experience
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical feed systems, linear controls, basic electronics, and servomechanisms

Pay Range

$42.97 - $53.72/hour

Ready to Make Your Mark?

This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.

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