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Product Manager
Meta
Lincoln, NE
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology projects for web-based products, applications, and platforms
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Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)
Meta
Lincoln, NE
…across various platforms, including mobile devices and web applications. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of user experience, and we're looking for passionate individuals who…
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Institutional Exchange
Coinbase
Lincoln, NE
…markets with speed, depth, and trust. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer on the Exchange team, you'll set the architectural direction for the matching engine, order management, market…
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Senior Staff Full-stack Engineer - Global Payment Network (Remote - Eligible)
Capital One
Lincoln, NE
As a Senior Staff Engineer at Capital One, you will be part of a community of technical experts working to define the future of banking in the cloud. You will work alongside our talented…
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Tester (Remote)
GovCIO
Lincoln, NE
GovCIO is currently hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Test Engineer, to join cross-functional product teams building and modernizing federal digital services on AWS…
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Senior Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Lincoln, NE
- $101,000 to $161,800 USD / year
Our client seeks a Senior Data Engineer to own the governed transformation layer end-to-end. The role will design and build Snowflake transformation layers, migrate legacy SQL views and…
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Product Manager
Meta
Pierre, SD
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology projects for web-based products, applications, and platforms
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Software Engineer - Product (Technical Leadership)
Meta
Pierre, SD
…across various platforms, including mobile devices and web applications. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of user experience, and we're looking for passionate individuals who…
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Institutional Exchange
Coinbase
Pierre, SD
…markets with speed, depth, and trust. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer on the Exchange team, you'll set the architectural direction for the matching engine, order management, market…
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Senior Staff Full-stack Engineer - Global Payment Network (Remote - Eligible)
Capital One
Pierre, SD
As a Senior Staff Engineer at Capital One, you will be part of a community of technical experts working to define the future of banking in the cloud. You will work alongside our talented…
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Tester (Remote)
GovCIO
Pierre, SD
GovCIO is currently hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Test Engineer, to join cross-functional product teams building and modernizing federal digital services on AWS…
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EG
Senior Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Pierre, SD
- $101,000 to $161,800 USD / year
Our client seeks a Senior Data Engineer to own the governed transformation layer end-to-end. The role will design and build Snowflake transformation layers, migrate legacy SQL views and…
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ASIC Failure Analysis Engineer (Onsite)
Cisco
San Jose, CA
NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
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Plant Environmental Control Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Wittmann, AZ
We are looking for an experienced plant environmental engineer to provide technical and regulatory environmental support to the non-manufacturing team at the Arizona Proving Grounds (APG).…
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Mechanical Design Engineer II
Honeywell Aerospace
Glendale, AZ
As a Mechanical Design Engineer II here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will contribute to the design and development of mechanical components and systems for space applications that meet…
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Network / System Engineer III
ManpowerGroup
Chandler, AZ
- $65 to $70 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a Network / System Engineer III to join their team. As a Network / System Engineer III, you will be part of the Infrastructure Services organization supporting Network…
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Advanced Systems Engineer
Honeywell Aerospace
Tempe, AZ
As an Advanced Aerospace Systems Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will help develop the next generation of flight-critical actuation systems that enable the safe and precise control of…
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Senior Electronic Component Development Engineer (Supplier Quality)
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…growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the…
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Advanced Mfg Engineer Sr Adv
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Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, and other data system applications
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RF Design Electrical Engineer II (Onsite)
RTX Corporation
tucson, AZ
…integration. Products we develop support radar and datalink applications on a variety of tactical missile programs. Critical to this role will be designing for challenging mechanical…
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RF Design Electrical Engineer I (Onsite)
RTX Corporation
tucson, AZ
…integration. Products we develop support radar and datalink applications on a variety of tactical missile programs. Critical to this role will be designing for challenging mechanical…
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FPGA Electrical Design Engineer II (Onsite)
RTX Corporation
tucson, AZ
An Electrical Engineer II in the Effector Digital Products Department will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including: Xilinx, Intel, Microchip, and Lattice.…
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FPGA Electrical Design Engineer I (Onsite)
RTX Corporation
tucson, AZ
An Electrical Engineer I in the Effector Digital Products Department will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including: Xilinx, Intel, Microchip, and Lattice.…
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FPGA Electrical Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)
RTX Corporation
tucson, AZ
At Raytheon , An Electrical Engineer in the Effector Digital Products Department will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including: Xilinx, Intel, Microchip, and…
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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

Original job description

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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