Mechanical Engineer

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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. This is a position to design and develop high-bowered batteries for the aerospace industry and works with complex hardware/electronics systems. 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 Contract position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/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 20, 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.