Mechanical Engineer II

Posted 12/15/2025 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. This position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must be U.S. Persons, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). Experience with Catia is a hard requirement. Position Responsibilities Engineer mechanical components and subassemblies for rotating machinery to satisfy customer specifications and targeted performance objectives, working under the guidance of a lead engineer Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, and perform supporting analyses such as tolerance accumulation, bearing load calculations, and preload assessments Ensure designs comply with company requirements and applicable industry standards, including GD&T and design-for-manufacturability principles Serve as a technical contributor in design, manufacturing, and test reviews by evaluating designs, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions Execute assigned tasks in alignment with approved budgets and project schedules Review customer requirements and contribute to technical proposals, cost estimates, test plans, process qualification documents, bills of materials, schedules, and engineering reports as needed Proactively identify and resolve technical issues affecting current products or new development efforts Maintain clear, timely communication with peers and leadership regarding technical progress, challenges, and potential risks Assist with testing and validation activities for both new and existing products, with oversight from senior engineering staff Follow established safety practices and actively support continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental initiatives Support occasional domestic and international travel (typically once per quarter) Be available for extended or off-hour work during peak project phases when required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline Minimum of four (4) years of experience in mechanical design within a product development and manufacturing environment Technical Skills and Competencies Hands-on experience designing rotating machinery such as motors, generators, or similar systems (Rotors, Motors, Propulsion Systems, Gears, Pumps) Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including proper application of GD&T Sound engineering judgment across multiple mechanical disciplines Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and customers Well-developed organizational, documentation, and reporting skills Proficiency in developing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Familiarity with common shop and inspection tools, including measurement equipment Preferred Qualifications Experience designing bearing systems and wound components Knowledge of rotor dynamics principles Familiarity with oil and air cooling approaches for rotating equipment Exposure to aerospace standards such as DO-160, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 Experience using CATIA Salary Range:$85,000-100,000 The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience     All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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