Mechanical Design Engineer
Los Angeles, CA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 1 hour ago

VDart, Inc.
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Job Details
Skills
- GD&T
- teamcenter
- Mechanical Designing
- Siemens NX
Summary
Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Los Angeles, CA - Northridge Area (onsite)
Contract
Key job responsibilities
- Perform mechanical design and layout trade studies for space hardware
- Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and as part of proposal efforts
- Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for aerospace grade hardware.
- Experience working with cross functional teams and a strong ability to collaborate.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Structural, and Aeronautical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience including significant time designing structural or avionics systems for space
- 5+ years of experience with Siemens NX, NX Teamcenter, & GD&T per ASME y14.5
- Experience supporting development and qualification test campaigns of flight hardware
- Hands on experience assembling and integrating space hardware
Preferred qualifications
- Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical, Structural, and Aeronautical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Track record of successfully delivering compelling written reports and complete designs on time, to scope, with high quality
- 7+ years of experience with Siemens NX, NX Teamcenter, & GD&T per ASME y14.5)
- Finite element analysis skills (FEMAP/NASTRAN or equivalent)
- Space hardware thermal vacuum test experience
- Space hardware vibration test experience
- Solid understanding of design for manufacturing methods
- High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive; resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experienced with Issue tracking applications (JIRA, TRAC)
- Demonstrated experience working with government agencies
Key skills: Mechanical Designing, Siemens NX, NX Teamcenter, GD&T, integrating space hardware
- Dice Id: 10330808
- Position Id: 2026-93687/498156
- Posted 2 days ago
Company Info
VDart, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a global leader in digital talent solutions and IT staffing, delivering top technology professionals to businesses worldwide. With a strong presence across North America, Europe and Asia, we specialize in helping organizations navigate complex technology landscapes with the right expertise.
Through a strategic, client-focused approach, we have placed over 20,000 professionals across key industries and advanced technology solutions. Whether placing top talent in cutting-edge roles or providing strategic digital workforce solutions, our network of 4,000 specialists across 13 countries is committed to excellence, agility and impact.
Backed by 18 years of industry experience, we go beyond staffing to build long-term partnerships that accelerate digital transformation and drive sustained growth. Whether you need a technology partner to fuel innovation or specialized workforce solutions to maintain a competitive edge, VDart delivers the right people, skills and mindset to create a lasting impact in a digital-first world.
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