Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)
The Mechanical Engineer I at Confidential Client is an entry-level hardware test engineer responsible for planning and conducting comprehensive mechanical and environmental tests on aerospace hardware to ensure design and manufacturing quality. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams, data analysis, test fixture coordination, and supporting factory and supplier testing, requiring a U.S. security clearance and onsite presence at the Andover, MA facility.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Mechanical / Hardware Test Engineer to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test team. This hands-on role supports test planning, test execution, data acquisition, and technical reporting across development and production programs. You will work with design engineers, structural analysts, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and government customers to ensure products meet performance and environmental requirements.
- Perform instrumentation planning and conduct hardware tests including vibration, mechanical shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, and structural testing
- Execute dynamic and thermal data acquisition and perform data analysis
- Coordinate test-fixture design and provide factory / supplier production support
- Develop test plans, schedules, test reports, and archival technical documentation
- Own assigned projects to meet schedule, financial, and technical objectives
- Provide technical expertise and rapid-response support to programs
- Travel to domestic and occasional international test sites for testing or design discussions
Qualifications — You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field completed by start date
- Experience with a solid-modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
- Experience using MATLAB for data processing or analysis
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret required). Active clearance required after day 1 per client requirements.
Qualifications — We Prefer
- Experience in hardware and environmental testing (shock, vibration, climatic, structural)
- Familiarity with signal processing, data acquisition systems, or field test instrumentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience generating formal test reports
- Willingness and ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience in aerospace & defense test engineering with cross-functional teams
- Opportunity to develop test engineering skills across thermal, dynamic, and structural domains
- Relocation eligibility (per Confidential Client policy)
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending, parental leave, paid time off, and potential incentive programs (actual benefits depend on business unit and hiring terms)
Compensation & Location
- Location: Andover, MA (onsite role)
- Salary range (good-faith estimate): $62,900 — $119,700 USD per year
- Role type: Onsite (employees will work primarily onsite; select interview steps may be in-person regardless of role designation)
Security & Eligibility
- U.S. citizenship is required. The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance is required; active clearance is expected after day 1.
- This is a U.S.-based role. If residing in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
Keywords / Skills (for candidate match)
- CREO | CAD | MATLAB
- Vibration testing | Shock | Thermal | Environmental testing
- Data acquisition | Signal processing | Test fixture coordination
- Entry-level / Early-career mechanical engineer | Onsite | Security clearance required
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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