About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to join the Precision Control and Actuation Systems (PCAS) team. You will work on mechanical and electromechanical components used in ground, sea, and air-launched systems, contributing to designs that include actuators, precision gear trains, electronic control packaging, and harness/interconnects. This role is a hands-on engineering position where you will collaborate across disciplines (controls, firmware, electronics, manufacturing) to deliver integrated system solutions.

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Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical design and development activities for precision actuation and control hardware.
• Produce and revise 3D CAD models and detailed drawings (using CREO or similar tools).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (controls, electronics, manufacturing) to integrate mechanical designs into complete systems.
• Support problem solving and root-cause analysis to resolve design, test, and manufacturing issues.
• Participate in design reviews, document engineering decisions, and follow configuration control procedures.

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field completed by the start date.
• Experience with CREO or similar 3D modeling tools.
• Experience may be satisfied via coursework, projects, internships, or on-the-job experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow engineering processes.

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with mechanical or electrical design, engineering analysis, and test support.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, casting, forging, welding, bonding).
• Knowledge of mechanical drawing practices, dimensioning, and GD&T (tolerancing).
• Exposure to actuator design, high-power motors, or precision gear trains is a plus.

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Security Clearance & Eligibility

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security Clearance Type: DoD Secret (ability to obtain interim clearance prior to start may be required).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (good-faith estimate): $57,200 — $108,800 per year.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and more. Specific benefits depend on business unit and position.
• Relocation eligibility may be available.

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Work Location & Schedule

• Location: Huntsville, AL — Onsite role (primarily working at the client facility).
• As part of a secure hiring process, some interview steps may be required in-person at a client office.

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Why Join This Team

• Work with experienced engineers on challenging aerospace and defense problems.
• Gain exposure to system-level engineering across mechanical, electronic, and control domains.
• Contribute to products that support safety and national defense.

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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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