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Staff Applications Engineer (Integrated Voltage Regulators)
NAVITAS SEMICONDUCTOR USA, INC.
Torrance, CA
- $145,000 to $185,000 USD / year
Hands-on proficiency with oscilloscopes, current probes, electronic loads, power analyzers, and network analyzers for loop-gain and impedance measurements in low-voltage, high-current…
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Lead Platform Engineer (Full-Stack)
Young Basile
Troy, MI
- Experience: 5+ years of professional experience, including time as technical lead, architect, or the senior engineer responsible for production systems, ideally with at least one previous…
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Hardware Systems Safety Engineer
Actalent
Webster, TX
- $55 to $75 USD / hour
The Hardware Systems Safety Engineer performs comprehensive hazard and safety analyses for aerospace hardware and flight systems, ensuring that all safety requirements are clearly defined,…
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Production Engineer II
Actalent
Houston, TX
- $50 USD / hour
We are seeking a resilient, driven, and solutions-oriented Production Planning Engineer to support a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for…
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Engineer or Principal Engineer level RF Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Engineer or Principal Engineer level RF Electronics Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our…
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Sr. engineer (mechanical-sustaining)
Acara
King of Prussia, PA
Description Job Title: Sr. Engineer Location: King of Prussia, PA Employment Type: Temporary, 12+ months Industry: Aerospace and Defense Compensation: $27.10/hrSchedule: 9x80 About the…
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Service Desk Analyst
Cognizant
King Of Prussia, PA
Experience in supporting overall manufacturing / lab IT systems and IT devices.
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Systems Test Engineer
Actalent
Bridgeton, MO
- $93,000 to $125,000 USD / year
The Systems Test Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and executing systems-level testing for complex products, systems, and subsystems that may include electrical, mechanical,…
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Installation Engineer, FSE
CompQsoft, Inc.
Leesburg, VA
…corrective maintenance for PSAC-EA, NPACS, LAMAS, vLAMAS, and GBRS systems. - Lab Operations: Support and sustain OT2/OT3 PSAC-EA Lab systems, including PSIMS, ENERMS, ACSI, MIDF, PIDF,…
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COMSEC Engineer
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Springfield, VA
…anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions…
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Software Test Engineer (Integrated Training Systems) - 30882
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Virginia Beach, VA
Integrate network operating systems, application software, and hardware components into a unified training system.
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Network Engineer
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.
Fayetteville, NC
As a Network Engineer, you will help maintain and execute a network of simulators and modeling capabilities focused on providing exercise capabilities for various units. These simulators…
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Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft
WA · Redmond, WA · Redmond
- $142,800 to $304,200 USD / year
…DynamoDB, or Apache Cassandra, and an understanding of the hardware and network limits that make them throttle, are especially valuable. Our global reach means 24/7 on-call…
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Infrastructure Engineer II
Emergent Holdings, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
…configure, maintain, and perform testing of server operating systems, networks, and related utilities and hardware. Additionally, this role's responsibilities include troubleshooting…
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System I&T Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government (ALG), SEIT | MFG
Amazon
NORTHRIDGE, CA
As a member of the ALG Engineering Systems Engineering, Integration, Test, and Manufacturing organization, the System I&T Engineer will be responsible for developing the architecture and…
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Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government (ALG), SEIT | MFG
Amazon
NORTHRIDGE, CA
The Systems Engineer will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design, integrate, and test innovative product solutions. The Systems Engineer will work closely with…
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Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - W87-0/Sentinel Integration, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Livermore, CA
We are seeking an experienced R&D Electrical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary teams performing critical work to maintain a safe and reliable national defense while advancing warhead…
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Computer Systems Engineer – Space Payload Emulators – (Experienced or Lead)
The Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA
As a Computer Systems Engineer , you will support the development and integration of space payload emulators in El Segundo, CA. In support of Boeing Defense Systems next-generation space…
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Validation & Tooling Software Engineer
Actalent
Palo Alto, CA
- $55 to $70 USD / hour
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team and design, maintain, and enhance our internal tooling and simulation infrastructure. This role focuses on accelerating…
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Senior iOS Engineer – Payments & Hardware Integrations
Fiserv
Sunnyvale, CA
We are seeking a Senior iOS Engineer who enjoys bridging high-level mobile software with physical hardware. Based at our campus in Sunnyvale, CA, you will serve as a hands-on technical lead…
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HIL Functional Test Engineer
Deloitte
Los Angeles, CA
The test engineer will run manual and automated hardware-in-the-loop functional and regression testing of AV fleets for meeting spaces. This covers Crestron and Q-SYS control logic and…
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Network Engineer II
First Interstate Ban
Denver, CO
- $91,300 to $150,700 USD / year
…make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.SUMMARYThe Network Engineer II designs, implements, maintains, and supports hardware and software network infrastructure and communication…
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Desktop Applications Engineer, Duo Desktop
Cisco
Syracuse, NY
Experience with authentication, identity management systems, zero-trust security principles and building for security-sensitive or regulated environments.
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Senior VMware Infrastructure Engineer
HTC Global Services Inc
Columbia, SC
Hands-on technical knowledge of network and server operating systems.
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Electromechanical Engineer - Level 5
Northrop Grumman
Aurora, CO
Experience bridging hardware, systems, infrastructure, communications, or network-connected technologies in integrated mission environments.

Actalent

Mechanical Systems Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA, United States

$70 to $96 USD / hour

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Pay: $70 to $96 USD / hour
Experience: 7+ years of mechanical engineering/design experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

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Job Title: Mechanical Systems EngineerJob DescriptionDesign and qualify actuated payload mechanisms including deployment systems, releases, doors, and latches. Own mechanism design from concept through qualification, including actuator selection, kinematics, load analysis, drawings, tolerances, failure modes, and physical testing.

Responsibilities

Design and qualify actuated payload mechanisms such as deployment systems, releases, doors, and latches.
Own the mechanism design process from initial concept through qualification.
Select actuators and perform kinematics and load analysis.
Create detailed drawings and ensure proper tolerances.
Conduct failure modes analysis and physical testing.

Essential Skills

7+ years of mechanical engineering/design experience.
Strong mechanism and/or actuation-system design experience.
Experience in selecting and integrating actuators, motors, gearboxes, or drive systems.
Proven experience in taking hardware through build and physical testing/qualification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Deployment and release mechanisms expertise.
Knowledge of latches, doors, hinges, and locking mechanisms.
Familiarity with aerospace separation systems.
Experience with spacecraft deployment mechanisms.
Proficiency in linear actuators and gearboxes.
Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
Experience in environmental and life-cycle qualification.
Underwater/subsea actuation experience.

Work EnvironmentFast-paced design/build/test environment with significant ownership. Ideal for aerospace/space engineers accustomed to mechanisms that must work reliably in demanding environments. Work involves developing a new platform for a large autonomous underwater vehicle program in a new clean-sheet design rather than maintaining a legacy design. The position is based in Santa Ana, CA at the Orange County Proto-Factory, requiring onsite presence five days a week. Candidates should confirm any potential flexibility in working onsite before committing to the position. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $96.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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