altentechnologyusa

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Moorpark, California, United States
Experience
8–12 years
Posted
2026-04-25T09:24:10-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Engineering
  • Environmental
  • Manufacturing

Requirements

Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of composite behavior and failure mechanisms

May coordinate activities of other engineering and manufacturing personnel (Team Lead)

Minimum 8 – 12 years of relevant technical experience in Mechanical Engineering, of which a minimum of 5 years focused on composite structure design and production for aerospace applications

Experienced in developing requirements specifications for structural subsystems in accordance with MIL-STD-961D or equivalent

Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160 environmental qualification testing

Familiarity with composite-specific standards and process specifications (e.g., ASTM D3039, D3410, Nadcap composite processing)

Compensation & Benefits

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.

Note:

Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

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.

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Responsibilities

Leads or supports structural, dynamic, and thermal analysis for composite structures and electronics enclosures

Leads the design and development of composite components from concept through production, including layup schedules, tooling design, and manufacturing process definition

Develops composite structural designs using fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP, GFRP) and hybrid material systems

Performs stress and fatigue analysis specific to composite materials and bonded joints

Develops mechanical drawings and specifies dimensional tolerances with an emphasis on composite fabrication and assembly

Develops assembly instructions, layup procedures, cure cycle documentation, and test procedures

About the Company

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.