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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Ash Group
Plano, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026

*** W2 Contract Only – No C2C – No 3rd Parties ***

Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for our client (a high-tech aerospace and defense contractor delivering complex technology solutions for national security and space exploration). This is an Onsite 6-month contract role based in Plano, TX, offering a pay rate of $72.00 per hour. As part of the Aircraft Design Program, you will be instrumental in developing next-generation aviation systems, structures, and mission payloads for the UJTS program.


Role Details

  • Compensation: $72.00 per hour.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
  • Duration: 6-month contract.
  • Location: Onsite in Plano, TX.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead the design, development, and testing of complex aerodynamic components and aircraft structures from concept through certification.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across aerodynamics, propulsion, and avionics to ensure seamless system integration and production readiness.
  • Perform detailed analysis and design of new products and processes throughout the entire product lifecycle, including advanced mission payloads.
  • Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure high-precision manufacturing and assembly of aircraft components.
  • Support engineering simulations, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Thermal Analysis, to validate structural integrity and performance.
  • Oversee material and hardware selection, ensuring compliance with rigorous aerospace industry standards and production processes.


What We’re Looking For

  • Extensive Experience: 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, specifically within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
  • Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and industry-standard mechanical design principles.
  • Precision Engineering: Advanced understanding of applying and interpreting GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
  • Design Innovation: Practical knowledge of Parametric Design and Model-Based Definition (MBD) for complex structural systems.
  • Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


Apply today to contribute to the cutting-edge design of next-generation military aircraft and orbital systems.


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Salary : $72

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