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Instrument & Controls Engineer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Company
Frederick, MD
The Instrument Engineer is responsible for the lifecycle management, reliability, specification, troubleshooting, configuration, and technical ownership of process control instrumentation…
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Product Support Engineer - (Sustainment/Reliability/Maintainability)
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
As a Product Support Engineer at Anduril, you will be a critical individual contributor within our rapidly growing Deployment Engineering team. You will drive the development and…
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Software Engineer
Illinois Tool Works
Lake Bluff, IL
This key Software Engineer position at Buehler will be responsible for scoping, developing, and maintaining complex software applications. This position will involve daily local and…
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Supply Technician
Chenega Corporation
Ft. Wainwright, AK
Maintains and process the Found-on Base (FOB) and Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DMRO) inventory.
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Systems Integration Tester
OSC Global
Remote, United States
…defense customers. OSC EdgeTech streamlines the acquisition process while maintaining the trusted quality, security, and innovation that define OSC…
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Print Department Manager
Toppan Flexible Packaging Inc
Waco, TX
…product quality, production performance, employee development, process improvement, scheduling, and operational…
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Electrical Engineer
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara
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Process Engineer
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara
As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze…
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Process Engineer
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara
Interact with key customers to resolve extremely complex process engineering issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for an entire range of products for the division
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Technical Product Support Engineer
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara
…operation, calibration, service and /or testing of a new hardware, process or software design in house or on an engineering…
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Technical Product Support (TPS) Engineer III – (E3)
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara
…operation, calibration, service and /or testing of a new hardware, process or software design in house or on an engineering…
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Technical Product Support (TPS) Engineer III – (E3)
Applied Materials
Austin, TX · Austin
…operation, calibration, service and /or testing of a new hardware, process or software design in house or on an engineering…
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Senior Workplace Platforms Engineer
STACK Infrastructure US
Plano, TX
We are seeking a Senior Workplace Platforms Engineer to join the Digital Workplace & Service Delivery organization within Global IT.
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Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
Dublin, CA
- $115,900 to $144,900 USD / year
The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer provides quality leadership for assigned product families throughout the product lifecycle. This role partners with Product Management, R&D,…
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Data Engineer
KBR Wyle Services, LLC
Camarillo, CA
As a Data Engineer, you will be a critical part of the team that is responsible for enabling the development of data-driven decision analysis products through the innovative application,…
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Test Engineer (Manual) -- Junior
LED FastStart
Lafayette, LA
CGI is looking for strong Test Engineer (Manual) with the ability to independently work alongside the client, business, and development Teams. In this role, you will be responsible for…
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Advanced Software Engineer
Relativity ODA LLC
IL
As an Advanced Software Engineer at Relativity, you will independently take features from design to production in our cloud-based SaaS platform, using AI both as a tool and as a product…
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Process Engineer
Statco Engineering & Fabricators LLC
Remote, United States
Our Process Engineer assists the sales team and engineering team with technical tasks, working collaboratively to craft and implement solutions. This role focuses on exposure across the…
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Senior Platform Software Engineer – Embedded Systems
RTX
United States
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Platform Software Engineer to join our foundation software team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of platform control software that…
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CCA/PCB Product Development Engineer I (Onsite)
RTX
United States
Join our team at Raytheon as a CCA/PCB Product Development Engineer I, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the design and manufacturability of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and circuit…
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Engineer II, Automated Test Systems (Onsite)
RTX
United States
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Service Innovation & Development Engineer
Sungrow USA Corporation
Houston, TX
- $75,000 to $105,000 USD / year
The Service Innovation & Development Engineer is a hybrid position based in the Sungrow Houston, TX office, reporting to the Service AI Agent product owner within the Strategic Expert team.…
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Design - Engineer III, Process-SS
IPS-Integrated Project Services
Cary, NC
Selects equipment based on recommendations of Lead Process Engineer and generates equipment lists and schedules.
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Flowserve US Inc
United States
The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, and improving manufacturing processes across machining, assembly, and testing operations.
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Forward Deployed Engineer, AI Transformation -Senior Vice President
Citi
IRVING, TX · Irving, TX · Irving
We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Forward Deployed Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of our AI transformation journey,…

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 13, 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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