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.
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
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:$85,000-90,000
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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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