Sr Design Engineer

Description Support the development of weight-optimized, compliant airworthy components and structural assemblies, which satisfy the contractual design criteria as well as design producibility requirements.

• Perform structural analysis of primary and secondary structure and systems. Independently develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with solutions that are imaginative, thorough, and practicable and consistent with organization objectives.
• Perform detailed 3D designs; generate CAD drawings and related documents, and support manufacturing and assembly of components.
• Create, review and approve drawings, structural substantiation reports, and other engineering materials.
• Must be able to plan and organize time to work productively and efficiently while being able to adjust to multiple demands. Assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently. Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals.
• Good teaming and communication skills required.
• Team leadership experience is required. Strong communication skills and proficiency with standard PC desktop applications is required.
• Document and troubleshoot component anomalies
• Technical oversight of staff as a mentor
• Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews Skills mechanical, mechanical design, fea, design Top Skills Details mechanical,mechanical design,fea Additional Skills & Qualifications 5 years' of experience with CAD Software (preferably

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) with practical experience and understanding of drafting standards (ASME Y14.100).

• 10 years working experience with detailed FEA methods and/or NASTRAN (FEMAP) finite element modeling.
• Experience with composites (fiberglass/carbon fiber), and honeycomb and solid laminate construction.
• Experience with fracture mechanics.
• 5 years working experience with government and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) regulations and their impact on conformity and compliance (i.e., certification, qualification).
• Experience testing aerospace components/assemblies to validate conformance.
• Design experience with sensors (optical/RF/Radar), avionics, and other complex kinematic systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes such as machining, finishing, and rapid prototyping.
• Experience using test instrumentation and control components (e.g. pressure transducers, thermocouples, relays, solenoid valves, etc.) Providing test input/instrumentation data to personnel and collaborating with engineering personnel to interpret/correlate test results. Design Engineer
• Understanding and incorporating other applicable mechanical (thermal, materials, etc.

) and system level requirements/parameters into the stress analyses. Experience Level Expert Leve Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooksville, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $190.00 - $200.00/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 Brooksville,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.