What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Packaging Engineer position at ALTEN Technology USA?
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.
Mechanical Packaging Engineer
Location: On-site in Mountain View, CA (Preferred). On-site in Denver, CO (Satisfactory). Remote within USA (Less Preferred)
Job Duration: 10 months
Our client is the first non-military unmanned aircraft company to receive FAA Type Certification (2022) and operate under an FAA Production Certificate. We are seeking a Mechanical Packaging Engineer to lead the mechanical packaging and systems integration for aircraft (avionics, motors, controllers) and ground systems for our drone delivery system.
Responsibilities
- Package avionics, motors, controllers, and related hardware in the aircraft
- Package electronics and subsystems in docks and ground systems
- Manage space claims, mounting, and serviceability access
- Address thermal management, vibration, and environmental protection
- Coordinate harness routing and interfaces with the electrical team
- Produce CAD models, drawings, and integration documentation
Required Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5 years of electromechanical packaging and systems integration experience
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA)
- GD&T and design for manufacturing and assembly
- Familiarity with the aerospace regulatory environment (FAA airworthiness requirements)
Preferred Qualifications
- UAV or aerospace experience
- Thermal and vibration analysis
- Enclosure and ingress-protection design
Salary Range
- $120,000 - 140,000
- The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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Salary : $120,000 - $140,000