Mechanical Engineer - GSE

Mechanical EngineerLocation: North Hollywood, CAOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract Details:Position Type: ContractPay Rate: $60.27–$73.52 / Hour (USD)Work Authorization: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Duration:Key ResponsibilitiesApply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, and repair mechanical systems and hardware.Serve as a primary mechanical engineering point of contact for integration and assembly activities, including defining and optimizing assembly sequences and build flows, identifying, prioritizing, and planning available work, and resolving technical and procedural roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks.Develop and release engineering artifacts (3D models, drawings, specifications, work instructions) to support hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test, and operations.Design and maintain mechanical ground support equipment (GSE) and tooling (fixtures, alignment tools, lift/handling devices, check-out equipment) to support safe and efficient integration and test.Provide hands-on, on-the-floor engineering support during assembly and integration, including working directly with technicians to resolve fit, alignment, and access issues, and supporting nonconformance resolution, rework plans, and rapid design updates.Implement and improve operating procedures and processes; resolve system malfunctions and provide clear technical guidance to stakeholders.Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other technical data to evaluate feasibility, cost, risk, and maintenance requirements.Specify system components and direct modifications to ensure conformance with engineering design intent, performance requirements, and applicable standards.Investigate equipment failures and integration issues; diagnose root causes and develop corrective actions and recommendations for maintenance and operations teams.Collaborate with systems engineering, manufacturing, quality, test, and supply chain to ensure designs are producible, maintainable, and verifiable.Education RequirementsBachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.Required Experience2 years of recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles.Hands-on experience in an assembly, integration, or test environment, working directly with technicians to troubleshoot build issues and implement design changes and GSE/tooling solutions.Experience working independently on rapid development or prototype programs with evolving requirements.Required SkillsStrong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD tools (Creo, NX, CATIA, SolidWorks).Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control for tubing/piping, welded assemblies, and machined components.Demonstrated understanding of metallic and non-metallic materials, finishes, and treatments.Proven ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and collaboration.Preferred SkillsExperience with complex electromechanical systems.Experience with exotic materials such as ceramics.Experience in GSE or tooling design for aerospace assembly and test environments.Proficiency in Creo (Pro/ENGINEER).Experience performing structural FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar tools.BenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the ClientSpace Exploration Company We develop reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems for sustainable space exploration. Our goal is to make space accessible to all. We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number26-04248