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Model Based Systems Engineer (Radar Focus) - Woburn, MA
Davidson Technologies, Inc.
Woburn, MA
- $110,000 to $170,000 USD / year
Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to…
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Entry-Level Systems Engineer - Woburn, MA
Davidson Technologies, Inc.
Woburn, MA
- $86,000 to $110,000 USD / year
Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to…
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Junior Systems Engineer - Woburn, MA
Davidson Technologies, Inc.
Woburn, MA
- $106,000 to $120,000 USD / year
Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to…
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Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)
BAE Systems
Cedar Rapids, IA
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NASA Commercial Spacecraft Flight Software Systems Engineer
CACI International
Houston, TX
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Process Quality Engineer
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Houston, TX
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Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
Collins Aerospace
Fort Worth, TX
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Teledyne
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…advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and…
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Melbourne, FL
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EnerSys Energy Products, Inc
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Senior Staff Engineering Program Manager (EPM)
Northrop Grumman
Dulles, VA · McLean, VA
This role oversees technical execution, process improvement, guiding senior engineers and Integrated Product Team Leads, while ensuring projects meet requirements, schedules, and budgets.…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - 17379
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) to join its team. This position is in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - Mechanical Systems Design Integrator
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
The Staff Mechanical Systems Design Integrator (level 5 engineer) will work with our Sentinel Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Business Unit’s System Integration & Sustainment (SIS)…
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APPLETON, WI
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Mid-Level Supplier Quality Engineer
The Boeing Company
Oklahoma City, OK
- $93,500 to $144,900 USD / year
Boeing is seeking a Mid-Level Supplier Quality Engineer to work in Boeing Global Services located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . This Quality Engineer will…
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Sr. Quality Engineer - Business Team
PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
OGDEN, UT
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Senior Build Reliability Engineer, Hardware
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
The Senior Build Reliability Engineer partners closely with the design and manufacturing teams to right-size processes and controls to enable scaling the production of spacecraft hardware.…
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Staff Mechanical Engineer
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA
The Staff Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and systems for new aircraft programs. This position supports…
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Astrodynamics Engineer (Entry-Level) - Millennium Space Systems
The Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA
As an Astrodynamics Engineer, you will support execution of technical design, analysis, and operation for a given program, study, or proposal. You will run orbital analysis tools under the…
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Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Early Career) - Millennium Space Systems
The Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA
Thermal Engineers support the Spacecraft Development Program Managers and Chief Systems Engineer through the development of all spacecraft thermal system configurations, designs, analyses,…
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Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
Collins Aerospace
Santa Fe Springs, CA
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op to join our team! The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op will support the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business by driving process and…
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Aerospace HW Dev Engineer, Antenna Payload Validiation
Amazon
Redmond, WA
As a Hardware Development Engineer, you will help design, build, and validate hardware for the phased array antennas in our satellite constellation. You'll design circuits and test boards,…
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Systems Engineer
Maxar Intelligence I
Westminster, CO
- $105,000 to $140,000 USD / year
SpaceWrx is hiring a Systems Engineer to help define, develop, and evolve the software that commands and controls Vantor's current and future spacecraft.

Actalent

Payload Mechanical Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $96.00/hr.

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Pay: Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $96.00/hr.
Experience: 7+ years of mechanical design experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Payload EngineerJob DescriptionThe Payload Engineer will take ownership of the mechanical design and integration of payload hardware for the Next Gen XXLUV. The role involves designing payload housings, mounting structures, and mechanical interfaces for proprietary and third-party payloads, considering tight constraints on pressure, volume, mass, and center-of-gravity. The engineer will develop drawings and Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and support prototype builds, integration testing, and at-sea validation.

Responsibilities

Own the mechanical design and integration of payload hardware for the Next Gen XXLUV.
Design payload housings, mounting structures, and mechanical interfaces under tight constraints.
Develop drawings and ICDs.
Support prototype builds, integration testing, and at-sea validation.

Essential Skills

7+ years of mechanical design experience.
Strong 3D CAD experience with SolidWorks, NX, Creo, CATIA, or comparable software.
Experience designing and releasing mechanical hardware into fabrication.
Strong knowledge of GD&T, drawings, and tolerance stackup.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in payload mechanical integration.
Knowledge of pressure housings and pressure-rated enclosures.
Experience with sealed/environmentally protected enclosures.
Familiarity with AUV/UUV, submarine, or subsea experience.
Understanding of aerospace/spacecraft payload integration.
Ability to manage mass, volume, and center-of-gravity.
Knowledge of O-rings, penetrators, and underwater connectors.
Experience with Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Familiarity with FEA / structural analysis.
Experience with prototype build and integration testing.

Work EnvironmentThis is a very hands-on mechanical design and integration role, requiring the engineer to work from concept and CAD through prototype hardware, integration testing, and field/at-sea validation. The position supports the development of a new clean-sheet large autonomous underwater vehicle program and is based in Santa Ana, CA at a Proto-Factory. The role requires onsite presence 5 days a week, with potential flexibility to be clarified during recruitment. 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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