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Senior Tooling Design Engineer

Actalent
Kirkland, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
HIRING ASAP! If interested in more information/direct feedback, please reach out to me directly at ghilson@actalentservices. com and attach your resume and contact information.

Below Are Some Details About The Position

  • BENEFITS: YES
  • PAY: $65-68 an hour depending on experience
  • SCHEDULE: On Site
  • DURATION: 3 month contract with potential for extension

Role Overview

This is a backfill position supporting an aerospace engineering team responsible for satellite hardware development and manufacturing. The contractor will work closely with mechanical, manufacturing, and design engineering teams to address a backlog of tooling design, fabrication, and production-support activities.

Must Haves

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5–10 years of Mechanical Engineering experience
  • 3 years of CAD design experience involving:
    • Complex systems design
    • 3D modeling
    • Engineering drawings
    • GD&T
  • Proficiency with Siemens NX (3D Modeling)
  • Teamcenter experience
  • Tooling design experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Experience collaborating with manufacturing and design/engineering teams
  • Design review experience
  • Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience
  • Structural analysis experience, including:
    • Hand calculations
    • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
    • Simcenter 3D
  • Project management experience, including scheduling and budgeting
  • Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
Nice To Haves

  • Aerospace industry experience
  • Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or equipment for aerospace hardware
  • Laser tracking experience
  • Experience with assembly, alignment, or test fixtures
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and rapid prototyping methods
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or other Operational Excellence training/certifications
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $68.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $65 - $68

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