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Design Engineer III

altentechnologyusa
Mukilteo, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

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.

 

As a Design Engineer III you will be responsible for;

  • Supports the mechanical engineering group while leading in all aspects of design
    Conceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards
    Create 2-D mechanical layout drawings and 3-D solid model conceptual drawings
    Perform required mechanical engineering calculations and analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirements
    Verify calculations and analysis work of peers and junior engineers.
    Leads design efforts on systems and sub-systems.
    Document requirements for performance, compliance with customer requirements, plans, test procedures, test reports, and any other contractual specifications
    Review designs for cost, manufacturing, and quality assurance issues
    Create formal or informal engineering drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing system requirements, and inspection/quality assurance specifications in accordance with
    appropriate standards and specifications
    Support manufacturing, quality assurance, assembly, testing, and deployment of designs from concept to delivery. Provide technical support internally and externally
    Support proposal/presentation preparation and business development activities
    Support bench and field-testing of mechanical elements and systems
    Mentor and resource for more junior engineers

Qualifications;

  • B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration
    Typically possesses 4-7 years aerospace and/or defense experience
    Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies
    Proven experience in leading design of robust hardware
    Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications
    Proficient in SolidWorks, and experienced in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
    Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design
    Must be a U.S. Citizen, and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

 

3 MONTH CONTRACT

 

Salary Range: $110k-$130k

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  

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.

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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