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.
Note: This is a Prospective/Pipeline Posting — Not an Active Role We are not currently hiring for an open position under this posting. We're building a talent pipeline for upcoming mechanical engineering opportunities across multiple levels. If your background is a fit, we'll reach out directly as soon as a matching role opens.
About the OpportunityWe're always looking to connect with strong mechanical engineering talent — whether you're early in your career or a seasoned engineer looking for your next challenge. This posting lets us get to know you now, so when the right opportunity opens, you're already on our radar.
We support mechanical engineering work across a range of industries and project types, and we hire at every level:
- Junior Mechanical Engineer (0–3 years)
- Mechanical Engineer (3–6 years)
- Senior Mechanical Engineer (6–10 years)
- Staff/Principal Mechanical Engineer (10+ years)
- Design, analysis, and development of mechanical systems and components
- CAD modeling and design validation (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or similar)
- Structural, thermal, or fluid analysis (FEA/CFD)
- Prototyping, testing, and design verification
- Cross-functional collaboration with electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams
- Design for manufacturability (DFM) and production support
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's a plus for senior-level roles)
- Hands-on experience with CAD/PLM tools
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and design documentation standards
- Problem-solving mindset and comfort working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
- Experience level ranging from recent graduates to engineers with 10+ years leading design programs
- Get connected before roles are publicly posted
- Be matched to opportunities that fit your specific experience level and interests
- No commitment required — this is simply an opportunity to introduce yourself
Interested? Submit your resume and a short note on what kind of role you're looking for. We'll keep your information on file and reach out as soon as a relevant opportunity becomes available.
This is a pipeline-building posting. There is no guarantee of an interview or offer, as we are not actively hiring for a specific position at this time.
Salary Range: $60,000-$150,000
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.
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.
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