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Mechanical Design Engineer with Active Secret Clearance

APR Consulting
Los Angeles, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
An aerospace client is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with Active Secret Clearance will support senior mechanical engineers in the design of military avionics including inertial navigation and measurement systems and mission computers for the Sentinel program. 



Location: Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Onsite)

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer with Active Secret Clearance

Pay Rate: $42.17/hr. - $53.39/hr. on W2 (DOE)

Duration: 6 months or longer

Schedule: 9x80 A

Shift: 1st Shift

TRAVEL: Yes, <10% of the Time



RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Mechanical design engineering and lead mechanical engineer responsibilities for inertial navigation systems and/or mission computers, including support for existing product lines.
  • Creation of innovative designs with high producibility at minimum unit cost.
  • Support for root cause analysis and quick resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities.
  • Collaborative work with other engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, global supply chain and Mission Assurance.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:


    • US Citizenship is required.
    • Must have an Active DoD Secret or higher clearance to start.
    • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with five or more years applicable experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with three or more years applicable experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of applicable experience.
    • Expertise with mechanical CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
    • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), drawing creation, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.
    • Good presentation and writing/communication skills
    • Experience mentoring junior level engineers

      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


      • Demonstrated proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software and Teamcenter PLM software
      • Expert-level proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
      • Familiarity with ASME and MIL standards
      • Basic understanding of stress principles and component sizing
      • Demonstrated high degree of creativity and ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems
      • Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, willing to learn, experience working in a team environment
      • Competence and confidence working under pressure on requests with short turn-around times
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly
      • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
      • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
      • Must be proactive and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership

        About our client:

        Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.



        About APR:

        Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.



        We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



        Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!



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Salary : $42 - $53

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